Chest acne is an inflammation of the skin that’s primarily caused by pore blockage. Our bodies produce certain amount of sebum and we also expel dead skin cells. These two are normally washed away when we take baths or wash up. But when hormonal imbalance occurs and we produce excessive sebum, that’s when acne breaks out. Oil, when combined with dead skin cells, or reacts to oxygen forms bacteria that cause pimples and other impurities in the body including the chest. When men or women produce excess androgens or testosterone in the body that’s when more oil is produced too. Other that hormonal imbalance, the environment also causes the acne. With dirt and other toxins around us, it cannot be helped that or skin will be harmed.
 
But how can you solve such a predicament? In treating chest acne you must first of all avoid squashing them. If you slash those lesions or cysts you could get an infection or scars on your skin, and worse, the outbreak will continue.

What you should do is wash your chest with antibacterial soap or gel. Taking out as much dirt as possible will also get rid of the propionibacteria which causes acne. After washing it is best to apply an anti-inflammatory gel which contains benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid to stop and outbreak and prevent them from coming back. It is also wise to avoid tight clothing when while treating the acne on your chest as it exacerbates the outbreaks. Make sure your clothes are well cleaned too. There are overnight topical creams which have benzoyl peroxide and tea tree oil which are both anti-inflammatory and also unclog pores. Such formulas are dual acting and they deliver fast results.
Just be sure you ask your doctor about it to be sure you don’t experience skin irritation, burns or other forms of skin damage.