Preventing Acne on Chest

by rachel, dermatologist
(California )

Have you ever heard about problems of acne on chest? This is said to be rarely discussed since most of those who are affected by such an occurrence are women. It is not that the acne that occurs stem from an abnormality because basically, acne on chest stems from the same root cause as acne on face.

Facial acne occurs when hormonal imbalance triggers the over production of sebaceous glands. Excess oil will meet up with bacteria trapped in clogged pores. However, the face is an unprotected area of the body; hence, frequently washing the face to free the pores from trapped dirt can be prevention enough.

Now the issue about bacteria being trapped in clogged pores on the chests, in between cleavages, under the breasts and the back area is now a matter of personal hygiene. These parts are basically protected from dust and dirt in more ways than the facial skin.

Sweat and dirt rarely get trapped in private parts that are supposed to be protected by underclothing and outer clothing. Hence, there are fewer chances of bacteria festering in clogged pores. Not unless, the undergarment and the clothing themselves have already accumulated the dirt and transferred the same to the skin.

In the same way that bathing daily and scrubbing the inner folds will take care of unclogging and open up the pores to expel the dirt. This is one reason why this matter is hardly discussed, since this is in part an embarrassing issue regarding failure in personal hygiene especially if a woman is involved.

Another factor that causes bacteria to get trapped and pores clogged to cause acne on chest, is the use of loose and scented talcum powder. Freshening up with the use of this substance is generally okay but should be done if freshening up included wiping off some of the sweat and dirt that has accumulated. It is important that changing one's clothing should also be included as part of the freshening up routine.

The use of perfumes or colognes as well can also infect the rashes caused by trapped heat and dirt in the said area, which eventually forms acne on chest. The harsh ingredients that these fragrances contain can in fact activate the bacteria and cause it to flourish. Once the chemical residues combine with sweat, grime, heat and body oils, acne on chest will form. Acne on the chest has better chance of being prevented than the acne that was formed on facial skin that is unprotected most of the time.

Don't forget that deodorants are also likely to cause acne on chest as some of it may be sprayed beyond the armpit. Sweat can spread out carrying the residues of the deodorant's un-dissolved ingredients. These are now additional foreign bodies that will combine with body oil, sweat and dirt that can clog the pores and subsequently cause acne on chest.

Improvement of one's personal hygiene is the best preventive measures while natural treatments like apple cider vinegar or tea tree oil can help kill the germs and dry-up the acne on chest.

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