Back Acne: The Recommended Procedures To Get Clearer Skin

First, let’s remember that back acne is a skin condition in which the pores and hair follicles of the skin become blocked by sweat, oil, and hair. In this context, it is also possible to face acne in the back region of the body, and scratching and picking at the acne on the back can result in scarring and make it worse. 

Alongside oral medication, there are multiple kinds of in-office treatments that a dermatologist might recommend to treat back acne scars, and here are some options:

  • Pulsed-dye laser treatment: Best for hypertrophic and keloid scars, by pulsing this particular kind of laser over the scar tissue, the skin cells are left more aligned, more elastic, and less inflamed. 

Back Acne: The Recommended Procedures To Get Clearer Skin

  • Cryotherapy: For deep hypertrophic scarring on the back. During a cryotherapy session, the skin’s temperature is significantly reduced, and blood flow to the scar area is restricted. In this procedure, the goal is to experience cell death and fall off on the scar. 
  • Chemical peels: Strong chemical peels containing glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and other hydroxyl acids can be used to treat acne scars. It is recommended for all acne scars but is often used for deeper scars. A single application of a chemical peel can improve a scar appearance by up to 90 percent. 

Back Acne: The Recommended Procedures To Get Clearer Skin

In conclusion, having a good dermatologist will indicate the best group of treatments to back acne, including the breakouts and scars, so that the skin in this region will be more precise and free of blemishes. 

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About the Author: MSci Maísa Melo is a Pharmacist and a current PhD student in cosmetic technology, from São Paulo, Brazil. She has earned her master’s degree from the University of São Paulo and has been involved with the development, stability, safety and efficacy of cosmetics since 2013. She has specialized in the clinical efficacy of cosmetics by biophysical and skin imaging techniques as well as the use of alternative models to animal testing. Her research work has been published in several scientific journals and book chapters from the field.