Contents:
- Medical Video: Put an End to Adult Acne
- What causes acne on the neck?
- How to treat acne on the neck?
- Is there a way to prevent acne on the neck?
- When to see a doctor?
Medical Video: Put an End to Adult Acne
The face, back and chest are the most vulnerable parts of the body with acne. However, do you know that acne can also appear on the neck? What causes the appearance of acne on the neck and how to treat it right?
What causes acne on the neck?
Acne generally arises from inflammation of the skin after the pores are blocked by oil, dead skin cells, to dust, dirt, sweat. and bacteria. Even so, the cause of acne on the neck is slightly different from this.
Generally, pimples appear on the neck because the neck is dirty and sweaty, for example after exercising. Direct friction between dirty hair or clothing made from rough (polyester and rayon) and dirty with the skin of the neck can also cause inflamed skin so that acne. In addition, wearing jewelry made of fake plastic and metal that come in direct contact with the neck can also cause acne to appear on the neck.
Apart from external factors, acne in the neck can also arise due to hormonal imbalances, stress, poor diet, to the side effects of certain drugs.
How to treat acne on the neck?
There are various types of treatment that can be done to get rid of pimples on the neck. If the pimples that appear are still in the mild category, they will usually recover by using anti-acne products containing salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and sulfur which are sold freely in drug stores or cosmetic stores. The available forms also vary, ranging from facial soap, cream, gel, lotion, and so on. Stop using the product if the skin condition gets worse, even burning sensations and reddish rashes.
All you have to remember, don't squeeze pimples wherever the location is. Squeezing zits, especially with dirty hands, can actually aggravate inflammation because bacteria move from the hands to the skin of the neck. It's not impossible that this will actually make zits get infected. That is why, not infrequently the wounds that appear will be far more severe, even causing dark acne scars that are difficult to remove.
Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and pollution dust on acne-prone skin to heal quickly. If the pimples are painful and itchy, compress the zit area for 10-15 minutes with cold water.
Try not to wear tight clothing and neck jewelry, and apply makeup to the neck for a while.
Is there a way to prevent acne on the neck?
Compared to having to do treatment because it has already appeared pimples on the neck, you should prevent this by doing a number of ways, which include:
- Routinely cleanse the neck thoroughly, especially after exercising or sweating
- Regularly wash your hair, especially if your hair is long
- Always use clean clothes
- Avoid clothing, headgear, or other tools that can hurt the neck
- Use skin care products that are oil free and do not clog pores
- Avoid using jewelry in the neck area that can potentially irritate the skin
- Regularly replace bed linen, pillows, and bolsters, at least once every two weeks
In essence, make sure all objects that come in direct contact with your skin are clean. The goal is not to cause the transfer of germs and bacteria, which will cause acne growth in the neck.
When to see a doctor?
Generally, acne in the neck will disappear by itself after routine treatment. However, it is important to consult with your dermatologist further if the pimples that grow on the neck have the following characteristics:
- Pain and discomfort.
- Removing blood or pus.
- Feels like having a hard lump and is located far below the skin.
- Does not heal even after more than six weeks.
- Healed, but then reappeared.
Indeed, acne on the neck is a condition that rarely happens. The key is to always keep the body clean and make a healthy lifestyle, to avoid the appearance of pimples in any area of the body.
