Backne or bacne or acne on the back

Indeed, this term "backne" (sometimes also spelled as "bacne") is relatively new for most people. But it is simply acne that happens to be on your back rather than on the face. This article is going to talk about what you can do if you have backne.

If you have severe inflammatory acne on the back, the best thing to do is to visit a dermatologist. Only prescription treatments will help you. Another choice is to use alternative medicines, for which you may or may not even need a doctor’s prescription.

If you have less severe acne on the back, you can obtain good results with simple care and by taking over-the-counter medicines. Below is the most common treatment:

• Avoid bacterial growth and pore obstruction.
• Keep the area clean. If you workout or sweat, try to clean immediately. Keep your sheets clean as well.
• Keep the clothes that are in contact with affected areas always clean.
• Keep your hair clean, particularly if you have long hair that covers your back.

Cleaning and treating the affected area in the back to avoid acne or bacne

• Try to use a cleanser with either salicylic acid or glycolic acid. There are many options from the very popular Proactiv to many store brands at Walmart, CVS, Target etc.
• Put a light coat of a cream with benzoyl peroxide with 2.5% to 5% concentration. You can buy a branded product or a cheaper option is to simply buy the store brand. One of the brands is OXY 5. Try to wait a few minutes before putting your clothes on to avoid stains on the clothes.

Although controversial, the idea that nutrition and acne are related is back. In any case, eating healthy, with plenty of raw veggies and fruits, good carbohydrates, water and healthy proteins is not going to hurt you and it may actually even help you.

And of course, even with acne or backne, you are a diva. So smile and be happy.

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