Tips For Tackling Bacne

Struggling with back acne: from how to treat them at home, to the importance of seeing a dermatologist.

Most of us experience acne on our faces— most of us experiencing a zit right before a big event. However, there are those that experience back acne (or bacne), too, which can be just as uncomfortable as facial breakouts. Yes, there is the relief of it not being on your face for everyone to see, but there’s nothing more uncomfortable than your shirt rubbing against a fresh breakout. It’s annoying!

What causes bacne?

Like facial acne, bacne can be caused by sweat, oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria. There are two common types of acne: inflamed and comedonal. Inflamed acne tends to look red like facial pimples and can be just as painful,while comedonal breakouts can present themselves in the form of white or blackheads.

Can clothing be part of the problem?

In short—yes! “Clothing can cause back acne, among other factors. What we wear all comes down to how we care for clothing items. If we don’t wash our clothes regularly, it can seriously hinder our skin health.

Gym clothes are a great example of this. If we repeatedly wear the same gym clothes, we are more susceptible to breakouts due to sweat that can cause bacteria. Also, be aware of clothing that is too tight and shower immediately afterward. It’s important to make sure we are not trapping in any excess oils that can prevent us from bringing sexy back.

Dermatologists recommend clients not to scratch or pick at their breakouts. Doing so will only make it worse. Resisting the urge to scratch is more challenging than trying to stay off your phone. The best way to combat the urge is to invest in a product that can scratch the itch for you instead—metaphorically.ingredients like benzoyl peroxide? Some dermatologists recommends spending your lonely nights with salicylic acid and glycolic acid. They’re guaranteed to soothe you better than your ex ever could.  In addition to topical treatments, your dermatologist can double-check to see if it’s acne or something more serious.