Definition
Pus pimples on the back are skin phenomena that manifest themselves in the region of the back. In this area of the body, the healing of the pimples can be problematic, as the clothing on the skin can cause friction and thus new inflammation. In some cases they are also found in other parts of the body.
Pus pimples on the back can be harmless and appear temporarily in isolated cases without any further disease value. But they can also appear increased or be an expression of a disorder or disease. In these cases, the pus pimples on the back require a medical examination and, if necessary, adequate treatment.
Causes of pus pimples on the back
The causes of pus pimples on the back are theoretically no different from those on other parts of the body. An excess supply of sebum causes the formation of pus pimples. Normally, the production and removal of sebum via the open skin pores is in balance.
However, if dead skin particles cannot fall off the skin, cornifications can occur. As a result, the skin pores become clogged and sebum is not removed sufficiently. This is a breeding ground for bacteria.
Finally, bacterial inflammation can result, which can show itself in the form of pus pimples. In technical terminology, this is referred to as (peri)follicular inflammation. A genetic disposition can promote the development of pus pimples on the back.
An unbalanced lifestyle or an unhealthy diet can contribute to the clogging of the skin pores and imply the formation of pus pimples on the back. In addition, pimples can develop due to allergic reactions. This can happen if you have been lying on something to which your back skin is allergic or if you are allergic to new clothes that have not been washed.
Usually these are special surfactants that are found in the clothing and are released by sweat. This can cause pus pimples to develop on the back. But even fabrics that have already been washed can cause pimples on the back due to their material, especially if they contain artificial substances.
Allergens can also be present in the detergent and irritate the skin of the back. Excessive sweating can also stimulate the formation of pus pimples. In addition, inappropriate care or certain substances in care products can trigger the skin symptoms.
Here, both a lack of hygiene and excessive use of shower gels can cause pimples on the skin. If hygiene is exaggerated, the acid mantle of the back skin cannot be preserved in the long run. This can lead to pus pimples on the skin of the back.
Furthermore, hormone fluctuations often play a role in the development of back pimples. Psychological stress can also promote the development of impure skin on the back. As a rule, these are special surfactants that are found in the clothing and are released by sweat.
This can lead to the development of pus pimples on the back. But even fabrics that have already been washed can cause pimples on the back due to their material, especially if they contain artificial substances. Allergens can also be present in the detergent and irritate the skin of the back.
Excessive sweating can also stimulate the formation of pus pimples. In addition, inappropriate care or certain substances in care products can trigger the skin symptoms. Here, both a lack of hygiene and excessive use of shower gels can cause pimples on the skin.
If hygiene is exaggerated, the acid mantle of the back skin cannot be preserved in the long run. This can lead to pus pimples on the skin of the back. Furthermore, hormone fluctuations often play a role in the development of back pimples.
Psychological stress can also promote the development of impure skin on the back. Internal or externally supplied male hormones can cause pustule on the skin. This is due to the fact that certain forms of acne are based, among other things, on an androgen-dependent overactive sebaceous gland.
Experts speak of seborrhea. This can cause pus pimples on the back. The balance of the hormone balance plays a major role for a “pure” skin appearance.
Especially in phases of hormonal change, in infancy, puberty or pregnancy, this can have an effect on the skin and can cause pus pimples on the back. In addition, there may be a genetic disposition regarding the expression of female and male hormones.In addition, disorders or diseases of the organs that produce the hormones can influence the skin’s appearance. Accordingly, hormone disorders are also treated with drugs that act on them.
Since the contraceptive pill influences the hormone balance from the outside, the skin condition can be changed if the pill is discontinued. For example, pus pimples on the back can be caused. This can happen temporarily if the contraceptive pill has been taken for a long time.
This can be explained by manipulation of the hormone production from outside. This is because the body’s own hormone production and also certain receptors in the ovaries have been down-regulated. This means that while taking the contraceptive pill, certain female hormones were also produced less. The female body needs some time before it can regulate the receptors and thus the body’s own activity and thus ensure a hormone balance. In this phase, there may be a short-term imbalance of hormones and the consequence may be pus spots on the back.
