In a nutshell, clogged pores cause “bacne”, just like they cause facial acne. Some of the causes behind the clogged pores include:

• Family history of acne (heredity)
• Friction with clothing, backpacks, and sporting equipment
• Trapped sweat
• Hormones
• Some medications
• Using dirty towels or not washing the sheets
• Certain skincare products and hairspray
• Stress and anxiety

When we meet with you at your consultation, we’ll ask you a lot of questions about family history, your lifestyle, products you use, and more to help identify triggers that you can avoid.

You’re taking a good first step by visiting our website. The first step is scheduling an acne consultation, where we’ll assess the severity of your acne and test your skin for sensitivity to products. We offer treatment for back acne that is very similar to our facial acne treatments. However, in many cases, the back needs stronger acne treatment products because the skin is thicker and less sensitive than on the face.

During treatment, and after we’ve cleared up your back acne, there are several things you can do to prevent a recurrence, including:

• Keep your skin clean using a body wash for acne-prone skin.
• Wear lose-fitting or moisture-wicking shirts and tops.
• Shower and change into clean clothes after exercise, sports, or outdoor activities where you sweat.
• Use clean linens – wash your towels and sheets at least once a week.
• Manage your stress.
• Use sunscreen for acne-prone skin. (Noncomedogenic)