What are the causes of acne on men's backs?

Acne usually grows on the face, but many men also get acne on their backs. I believe many men have had similar experiences. There must be a reason for acne on the body. In addition to acne, it may also cause other symptoms. We must have a systematic understanding. So, what are the reasons for acne on men's backs? Let's take a detailed look below.

1. Lung heat type acne Lung heat type acne is mostly caused by old heat in the lungs, followed by wind evil, which prevents the lung heat from being released.

Features: papules on the face, shaped like corn, with white and pink oily substances squeezed out. The rash is mostly around the nose, and can also be seen on the forehead, with occasional blackheads, accompanied by dry mouth and nose, dry stool, fur, red tongue, and rapid pulse. It is advisable to use the method of clearing lung heat.

Growth location: chest

2. Blood-heat type acne Blood-heat type acne is mostly caused by emotional injury, which leads to stagnation of qi and turns into heat over time.

Features: Facial papules are mostly found in the mouth, nose and between the eyebrows, and facial hot flashes are obvious. Women also have increased papules before and after menstruation, red tongue, and weak pulses. It is advisable to use the cool blood heat-clearing method.

Growth location: Sun's acupoints

3. Stomach-heat type acne Stomach-heat type acne is mostly caused by improper diet and overeating of fatty and sweet foods, which causes dryness of the intestines and stomach, accumulation of heat in the middle burner, and depression in the facial skin.

Features: Scattered papules on the face, often accompanied by bitter taste in the mouth, bad breath, and dry stool. It is advisable to use the method of clearing the stomach and intestines.

Growth location: At the tip of the nose

4. Heat-toxic acne Heat-toxic acne is mostly caused by the heat in the lungs and stomach, which is then attacked by external toxic pathogens, and the heat and toxic substances combine and accumulate on the facial skin.

Features: There are scattered papules on the face, mainly small pustules, often with redness and dizziness around them, and spontaneous pain. In severe cases, there may be redness, swelling and pain, accompanied by fever, red tongue with dry fur, and rapid pulse. It is advisable to use the method of clearing heat and detoxification.

Growth location: jaw

5. Dampness and blood stasis type acne Dampness and blood stasis type acne is mostly caused by the accumulation of dampness in the skin, which is then affected by external toxins, causing dampness and toxins to condense, block the meridians, and cause disharmony between Qi and blood.

Features: In addition to papules and pustules, nodules and cysts are the main symptoms, and the skin is oily. It is advisable to use the method of removing moisture and removing blood stasis.

The above is an introduction to the causes of acne on men's backs. I hope it will help everyone understand. There are many reasons for acne on men's backs. When this happens, we must actively look for the cause and then take targeted measures to treat it. The key is to develop good living habits and strive to improve this situation.