Acne Mechanica: How To Treat Acne Mechanica?

Acne Mechanica – another  form of acne is induced by external mechanical effects like unceasing pressure, unceasing and repeated friction, covered skin, and heat.

For those active in sports, in the armed forces or in high active  jobs, this is nothing new as the condition is  basic with many sports men and in  professions where factors like tight-fiting, even out restrictive clothing is worn for drawn-out periods of time.

These kind of tasks may let in certain kinds of factory work where an employee might be busy with reiterative tasks that may chafe the skin and lead to break outs.

For soldiers who must wear uniforms much of the time and may be carrying backpacks with straps that bite into the skin and cause friction with each step or straps on weapons that can also rub again the body this can become a real issue.

Operating in the extremes of temperatures that these soldiers often do can also often complicate existent acne by causing inflammation and further breakouts.

Further examples of possible causes may include:

• Wearing head bands that can rub the forehead and irritate the skin
• The kind of friction caused by physical contact with musical instruments for extended periods of time.
• Wearing tight clothing period; whether it is blue jeans or types of undergarments made with synthetic materials
• Even bra straps if they happen to fit snuggly against the skin

Acne Mechanica Prevention:
The good news is that there are measures that may help prevent acne mechanica. These include:

• Wear a clean cotton T-shirt under a sports uniform. Cotton absorbs perspiration and reduces friction against the skin from the uniform.
• Shower immediately after athletic activities. Wash the chest, back and buttocks and areas that were under straps, padding or tight uniform. Liquid cleansers containing salicylic acid are useful for removing surface oils and unclogging pores.
• Avoid covering the forehead with a headband or cap for prolonged periods

Acne Mechanica Treatment:
Applying a topical   acne medication that contains salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to the lesions as soon as they appear is often effective. Another effective method is to eliminate the cause of acne mechanica. This, of course, is not always possible. A professional violinist cannot stop playing the violin. Soldiers cannot stop carrying packs and weapon straps. A dermatologist may be able to suggest other effective treatment.

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