Although back acne can be annoying, unsightly, and sometimes painful, there are several easy ways to alleviate it. Treatment of back acne can be more aggressive than facial acne because it is found on less delicate skin, therefore it is usually simpler to cure.
Step One: Buy an anti-acne bodywash for use in the shower. There are several different primary ingredients to look out for and it may be necessary to try a few bodywashes until it is determined which one works best for your skin. Anti-acne body washes may contain benzoyl peroxide, which oxygenates skin in order to kill the bacteria that causes acne. Other washes may contain alpha-hydroxy acids which slough off dead skin cells, or salicylic acid which also kills dead skin cells. Some great bodywashes to try are Neutrogena Body Clear Body Scrub Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment, PanOxyl Acne Cleansing Bar 10% Benzoyl Peroxide, OXY Body Wash 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Extreme Alpine, ZAPZYT Acne Wash with Soothing Aloe & Chamomile, and Murad Acne Body Wash.
Step Two: Scrub skin with a loofah, sponge or exfoliating cloth. Use it in the shower along with your preferred bodywash to gently exfoliate dead skin cells. Exfoliating skin may at first irritate your back acne, but after persistent use it will begin to give you noticeable results. Some brand names include Buf Puf, whose options even include a Back Scrub Buf Puf, which is a very effective exfoliating sponge with a long handle for a far reach.
Step Three: Buy a treatment lotion or gel to be applied after showering and patting skin dry. Like the anti-acne washes, they may be based on different ingredients. Bye Bye Blemish Drying Lotion is a fast-acting sulfur-based lotion that works overnight to diminish pimples and is excellent for treating cysts. Stridex makes Benzoyl Peroxide Power Pads to treat skin with anti-bacterial benzoyl peroxide. Other good options include Neutrogena Acne Rapid Clear Daily Treatment Pads Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment, Burt’s Bees Doctor Burt’s Herbal Blemish Stick with Tea Tree Oil, and University Medical AcneFree Terminator 10 Time-Released 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Medicated Spot Treatment.
Following the above regimen for back acne treatment should clear up skin, but if back acne continues or becomes severe, a dermatologist should be consulted. The dermatologist will prescribe a treatment or regimen suited to your specific skin problems. Some other useful tips for treating back acne include wearing only cotton fabric, maintaining good personal hygiene, and not irritating or picking at the affected skin.