Backne

Backne is essentially acne that develops on the skin of the back, including the upper back, shoulders, and lower back. The skin naturally sheds dead skin cells, but sometimes they can accumulate and mix with sebum, causing blockages in the hair follicles. These blockages can promote the growth of acne-causing bacteria and inflammation on your back.

Backne is characterised by various types of acne lesions, such as blackheads, whiteheads, papules, pustules, and occasionally, cysts on the back.

Treatment tips that can help with backne

Prescription

• Topical and oral antibiotics such as tetracyclines
• Oral Isotretinoin

(Check with your medical professional)

Non-Prescription

1. Avoid scrubbing too vigorously, as it can irritate the skin and worsen the condition.
2. Use a gentle exfoliating product or a body scrub to help remove dead skin cells and unclog pores.
3. Choose non-comedogenic or oil-free body lotions to avoid further clogging of the pores.
4. Deep cleansing of the back focusing on extractions
5. Chemical peels
6. Acleara/Theraclear Acne Clearing System (energy-based device)

Skincare ingredients that can help with backne

• Succinic Acid
• Niacinamide
• Mandelic Acid
• Salicylic Acid
• Glycolic Acid
• Sodium PCA
• Tea Tree Oil
• Benzoyl Peroxide
• Retinoids
• Niacinamide

Skincare products that can help with backne

Targeted treatments are formulated with specific active ingredients to help prevent and reduce the appearance of breakouts and blackheads in large areas of the body. Targeted backne products not only treat existing acne but also help prevent future breakouts. They can regulate oil production, reduce bacterial growth, and maintain overall skin health on the back. Dr Webster recommends:

• La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Peeling Purifying Gel 400ml
• MartiDerm Acniover Corporal
• Lamelle Clarity Active Body Spray