Symptoms of pus pimples on the back
Depending on the cause, the pus pimples on the back can cause different symptoms and accompanying symptoms and these vary in their severity. The symptoms can appear suddenly or insidiously. As a rule, the pimples are characterized by a reddening, an elevation and a yellowish-whitish, centrally located area of the pimple.
When the pimples have matured, a watery and/or purulent secretion can empty itself. In some cases, a purulent odor can be perceived. Scratched pimples can bleed.
The pimples may also be present on other parts of the body. Itching often occurs, especially in the case of causal allergic reactions or childhood illnesses. Pain can also occur.
Depending on the cause, vegetative symptoms may also occur. These can provoke increased sweating, nausea, vomiting, swelling of the lymph nodes, general feeling of illness, fever, breathing difficulties and coughing. Furthermore, pus pimples on the back can cause feelings of shame.
In addition to the back, a pus pimple can also appear on the buttocks. Depending on the cause, pain of varying intensity can occur. The pain can manifest itself in different qualities.
They can take the form of a feeling of tension or tension pain. Furthermore, they can only or additionally hurt when touched. In most cases, either pain or itching occurs, more rarely both appear simultaneously.
Treatment of pus pimples on the back
The treatment depends on the cause. The aim of the treatment is to avoid a recurrence of the skin symptoms and irreversible consequential damage as far as possible. An important point here is adequate, individually tailored hygiene and care of the back skin.
Well-tolerated care products, if possible without or at least with few artificial additives, should be used in an appropriate quantity. Peelings can also help the skin to free dead skin flakes. Moreover, attention should be paid to the materials used in clothing.
Many doctors recommend cotton instead of fabrics such as stretch, plastic or viscose. In addition, attention should be paid to a balanced lifestyle with sufficient sleep, a balance between activity and relaxation, and a diet rich in vitamins and nutrients. Sugar- and fat-rich food, nicotine and alcohol should be avoided.
Further measures and therapies should be discussed with a dermatologist. Depending on the cause, home remedies such as camomile baths and hot compresses are recommended first. If the skin symptoms in the form of acne are more pronounced or the skin is severely inflamed, medication in the form of ointments and tablets must often be used.
The treatment of acne on the back is carried out according to the stage of severity. Here, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide or and antibiotics are used locally, in ointment form. In combination they have a mutually reinforcing effect.
The use of retinoids requires good education beforehand, as they can have a fruit-damaging effect beyond their intake. This means that there is a risk of birth defects in the unborn child if a woman wants to become pregnant while taking the retinoids or within 2 years. The risk may be present for even longer.
This must be clarified before using retinoids. Retinoids prevent the appearance of new blackheads, so-called comedones, and dissolve existing blackheads. There is the possibility of an initial deterioration.
Benzoyl peroxides have a scaling and antimicrobial effect and inhibit excessive sebum production.Clindamycin and erythromycin are usually used as antibiotics. However, both drugs have some side effects. Information is needed and a medical assessment of the benefit-benefit ratio is required.
The risk of fruit damage is particularly pronounced when retinoids are administered in tablet form. For this reason, a birth control pill is always prescribed in combination. Systemic antibiotics such as tetracycline or minocycline are also used.
If the problem is due to hormone fluctuations, antiandrogens are sometimes used, such as cyproterone acetate, usually in combination with ethinyl estradiol. In addition, a so-called “skin rejuvenation” is recommended. This can include a fruit acid peeling, ultrasound, mesotherapy, medical microneedling, micro-dermbrasion, pulsed light against bacteria (IPL), photodynamic therapies and a professional cleansing by a cosmetician or medical assistant.
It is important to prevent irreversible skin damage as far as possible. This means that attempts are made to avoid the formation of scars. In this context, acne scars are distinguished from overgrowing scars, which are called keloids in the technical jargon.
Should the pimples have developed due to allergic reactions, the allergen must of course be avoided. If necessary, antihistamines can temporarily relieve the itching. If the pimples are caused by other underlying diseases, these diseases must be treated accordingly.
The treatment of acne on the back is carried out according to the stage of severity. Here, retinoids, benzoyl peroxide or and antibiotics are used locally, in ointment form. In combination they have a mutually reinforcing effect.
The use of retinoids requires good education beforehand, as they can have a fruit-damaging effect beyond their intake. This means that there is a risk of birth defects in the unborn child if a woman wants to become pregnant while taking the retinoids or within 2 years. The risk may be present for even longer.
This must be clarified before using retinoids. Retinoids prevent the appearance of new blackheads, so-called comedones, and dissolve existing blackheads. There is the possibility of an initial deterioration.
Benzoyl peroxides have a scaling and antimicrobial effect and inhibit excessive sebum production. Clindamycin and erythromycin are usually used as antibiotics. However, both drugs have some side effects.
Education and a medical assessment of the benefit-benefit ratio is needed. The risk of fruit damage is particularly pronounced when retinoids are administered in tablet form. For this reason, a birth control pill is always prescribed in combination.
Systemic antibiotics such as tetracycline or minocycline are also used. If the problem is due to hormone fluctuations, antiandrogens are sometimes used, such as cyproterone acetate, usually in combination with ethinyl estradiol. In addition, a so-called “skin rejuvenation” is recommended.
This can include a fruit acid peeling, ultrasound, mesotherapy, medical microneedling, micro-dermbrasion, pulsed light against bacteria (IPL), photodynamic therapies and a professional cleansing by a cosmetician or medical assistant. It is important to prevent irreversible skin damage as far as possible. This means that attempts are made to avoid the formation of scars.
In this context, acne scars are distinguished from overgrowing scars, which are called keloids in the technical jargon. Should the pimples have developed due to allergic reactions, the allergen must of course be avoided. If necessary, antihistamines can temporarily relieve the itching. If the pimples are caused by other underlying diseases, these diseases must be treated accordingly.
