How to Get Rid of Chest & Back Pimples Fast
The National Institutes for Health estimates that 80 percent of people have to deal with acne problems at some point in their lives. While people tend to think of acne as a problem that affects your face, the truth is that acne can pop up on any part of your skin in any place where your hair follicles become clogged and inflamed. Acne on your shoulders and back is a common problem, and many people want a quick solution to get rid of pimples on the chest and back. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Use a little over-the-counter acne medication that contains salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. Dot a little of the cream or liquid directly onto each pimple. If the pimples are in hard-to-reach areas, you may want to enlist a friend or family member to help you get the medication in the right place. The medication should dry out the pimple, making it a lot less obvious.
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Apply an ice pack or a couple of pieces of ice wrapped in a soft cloth to the pimples, leaving the ice on each pimple for about 20 seconds before targeting the next one. The ice soothes inflammation and reduces redness, which also helps to make breakouts less obvious.
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If the pimples are inflamed, wet a gauze bandage with tea tree or eucalyptus oil, sprinkle with a little active yeast and tape the bandage over the entire affected area. If you have a lot of breakouts on your chest and back, you might need more than one bandage. Enlist help to completely cover hard-to-reach areas if you need it. Wear the bandages for about 12 hours, and the combination of essential oil and yeast should draw the inflammation and pus out of the pimples, making them less obvious.
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Call your dermatologist to schedule an appointment. Available treatment may include high-frequency electrical current, which kills the bacteria in blemishes that makes them red and inflamed.
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Tips & Warnings
Prevent future breakouts on your chest and back by using a gentle cleanser in the shower every day and using an exfoliating scrub on your chest and back at least once a week.
In some rare cases, severe acne can be a sign of an underlying health problem. Talk to your doctor if acne is an ongoing problem.
