Back Acne Treatment
Acne doesn’t just occur on the face. It can run rampant on the chest, neck, shoulders and back. The good news is that the skin in this area is a little tougher than the skin on your face, so you can be more aggressive with the type of treatment you give yourself. Back acne, or “bacne” as many call it, can also be a lot more severe than acne on your face. It is more likely to result in big nodules and cystic type of acne, which is both painful and extremely unsightly.
One highly recommended treatment has helped many people with back acne. It is in expensive because you can buy all the treatment products at your local grocery store or drug store. The first step is to wash the affected area with a mild cleanser to prepare it for treatment. Let your skin dry and apply a lotion that contains alpha hydroxy. Alpha hydroxy is a treatment that you wouldn’t want to use on your face, but it could do wonders for your back. Then you can apply a generous does of benzoyl peroxide. Lastly, slather on some good moisturizer so that the skin doesn’t dry out and get further irritated.