How to get rid of back acne? (It's gross beware.)

Mar 5, 2015

Sav L.

I've made posts acne a lot lately and now I looked at my back and realized it was bad there as well. Mostly scarring from years ago but I don't know what to do. Any suggestions?

Mar 5, 2015

Riff W.

I have the same issue, but I've noticed that it's mostly my conditioner creating it (also genetics). So after I rinse out my conditioner completely I tie up my hair and wash my body (I use a loofah, if you do too make sure you change it out often because they collect dirt).

Mar 5, 2015

Sav L.

Yes yes okay thank you Riff! So much!

Mar 5, 2015

Khadija A.

Aloe Vera cream or tea tree cream will definitely help. Keep using it and you'll be sure to see a difference soon xx

Mar 5, 2015

Erica H.

I have the same problem and mines just now clearing up. What I use works really well for me but it is a little extreme and expensive so just take whatever you think works for you. The products that I use that you could find without hassle are: The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil Face Wash, Tea Tree Oil Toner, Clarisonic Mia 2. Here's the extreme part. My dermatologist first prescribed me an antibacterial gel called Ziana. It helped a little but not enough. She then put me on an oral antibiotic called Oracea to use in combination with the gel. It helped a lot but then I realized that my acne breakouts were pretty hormonal so she put me on a birth control pill and also prescribed me face pads soaked in medicine. My routine is

Mar 5, 2015

Erica H.

I use the tea tree face wash every day with my Clarisonic. Then I'll use one of my toning products. In the morning I'll use the tea tree oil as it's less harsh. At night I'll use the medicated pads. After that I use the Ziana gel. Every few days I'll give my skin a break and a recovery day and use the Clarisonic Daily Face Cleanser and not use the other products. I take the birth control and Oracea daily. It's been about 6 months and my back is completely cleared. All that's left is scars, but I get microdermabrasion treatments on my back to help get rid of them faster

Mar 5, 2015

Erica H.

My back acne was never even that bad. The problem was that nothing was effective in getting rid of it and it was slowly getting worse

Mar 5, 2015

Erica H.

Lol I'm sorry that I was all over the place but I hope it helps

Mar 6, 2015

Sav L.

Thank you so much it's such useful info!

Mar 6, 2015

Leila R.

I've heard that using African black body soap is really effective for bacne as well.

Mar 6, 2015

Isabel J.

I use pan oxyl benzoyl peroxide wash when I break out in my chest area, you can get it at cvs!