Acne on the chest is a very common problem for men, and especially for adolescent boys.

Often this problem can affect everyday activities and self esteem.

Sufferers are often very self conscious and avoid taking their shirt off in public. Acne on the

chest can become very painful. If the condition is left untreated, it can result in serious skin

damage such as scaring.

Firstly, let us look at the key causes to chest Acne then the ways of alleviating and eliminating

the problem

KEY CAUSES TO CHEST ACNE.

Sebaceous Glands (oil glands) are larger and most numerous on the mid back, chest and mid

section of the face. Then we have what I believe is the biggest culprit in Acne occurring on the

chest area, the Pilo Sebaceous duct or the hair shaft. Sebum from the oil glands flows up the

hair shaft onto the top of the skin. Here it mixes with various other lipids and natural moisturising

factors creating the Acid Mantle and Micro Flora.

Propionbacteriun (P Acnes Bacteria) in the right environment is part of the normal Flora and

resides in and around the hair shaft.

This converts the triglyceride oil into free fatty acids; it is these fatty acids that create the skins pH

Acid Mantle.

If the Acid Mantle is impaired in any way the P Acnes Bacteria doesn't have its normal food source

and starts to create trouble in the hair shafts and oil glands. This causes inflammation and infection,

along with a fast cell turn over and an abnormality in the cell division where the cells keratinise too early

and stick to the walls of the hair shaft. This results in blockages (micro comedones) and becomes the

perfect breeding ground for the P Acnes Bacteria which attaches to the bottom of this mass and

becomes inflamed forming into a cyst or a pimple.

So now we have established a basic understanding that Acne on the chest is an abnormality in normal skin

functioning. This results in inflammation and infection, and in the case of male Acne on the chest, (which

occurs in the hair shaft) the condition develops like a form of folliculitis.

The hair shaft part of this problem is often misdiagnosed.

An effective treatment program must address the inflammation and infection deep within the hair shaft.

Danné skin revision system for Acne on the chest:

Step 1 Cleanse the chest with Hydra Louffa - a body wash product that effectively cleanses and exfoliates in

one. It contains botanical extracts that possess antibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties as well as properties

that loosen any accumulation of dead cell material.

Step 2 Alkaline Wash solution is applied to the area being treated; this swells the hair shaft before sinking deep

down into the hair follicle, dissolving the hair and any mass or infection. The solution then clears and eliminates

the Acne infection and the blockages deep within the ducts.

Step 3 After the Alkaline wash solution is removed the area is neutralised to re-establish the pH balance of the

skin.'Icing' is performed over the top of the neutraliser. Icing is a great addition to any treatment to further

reduce any inflammation.

Step 4 Once the neutraliser is removed specialised drops are applied to suppress melanin production. This

solution also has a very healing and anti-bacterial effect. Once these drops have been applied the Danné Body

Enzyme Mask is applied on top. This is one of Danné Montague-King's unique Transfer Messenger Enzyme

Formulations specifically designed for the body. This restores optimal skin functioning, promoting repair and

recovery.

Step 5 The Mask is removed and the chest has the appropriate finishing products applied to restore the

precious Acid Mantle and re-establish homeostasis.

The number of treatments required will vary depending on the severity of the condition.

Improvements will be seen even after as little as two treatments. The client will be prescribed an

appropriate home maintenance programme consisting of products to prevent the reoccurrence

of the Acne.