If you have acne on your back, or “bacne” as some people call it, you don’t have to wait for it to clear on its own. Treatment and the right skin care can help you see clearer skin more quickly.
You may even be able to clear your back on your own.
Who can treat back acne at home?
You may see clearer skin from treating it yourself if you:
- Have a few blemishes on your back (mild acne)
- Developed back acne recently
- Have a mix of whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples on your back, but nothing that’s painful or goes deep into the skin (moderate acne)
Anyone who has deep, painful acne on their back (or anywhere else) will need a dermatologist’s help.
OTC treatment for back acne that works
OTC stands for over-the-counter. It’s medical jargon that means any treatment which you can buy without a prescription.
Studies show that the following OTC acne products can help clear mild (or moderate) back acne when used along with acne friendly skin care:
Benzoyl peroxide (emollient foam wash): This helps to kill the bacteria that cause acne. Used daily, it can help control back acne and reduce flares.
