Article by Minty Cavet

Back acne treatments are varied and numerous for different types of breakouts. Body acne is common among teenagers and young adults, with back acne being more likely to happen with young males. It is an embarrassing skin condition that has negative social implications and many people suffer from it. Facial and body acne often occur together but their treatments have slight differences.

Pores become blocked by dirt, oil or dead skin cells. This clogged environment is the ideal breeding ground for bacteria. As bacteria multiply inside the pore, it becomes inflamed and filled with puss. Resulting in a skin condition called acne. The back is full of sweat and oil glands and is usually confined in clothing, this makes it especially ideal for bacteria to breed and multiply.

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Question by cassandra xo™: What causes acne on your arms and back?
I have a pretty clear face, i get an occasional pimple or two once in a while but for the most part it’s acne free. But i have a huge problem with acne on the back of my arms and on the top of my back. It’s really disgusting and embarrassing when i wear tank tops or short sleeves. What even causes acne to develop on your arms and back? How can i get rid of it?

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Question by 2-Stepper: Does Neutrogena acne body wash work to clear back acne?
Just wondering because I have back acne but its mostly because I have long hair. and I just bought the Neutrogena body wash for acne and I was wondering if any of you have used it.
does it work?

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Question by Guy: girls what would you do if a guy had body back acne?
There is this girl that I really like and have since I first met her. I want to ask her out but I have a slight acne problem on my chest and back. Im scared to ask her because I know eventually I will have to take my shirt off. Do you girls think she would care or just be grossed out. How would you react/ would you be sympathetic or what?

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hi, how do i get rid of back acne, its mainly in my upper back and i hate taking my shirt off because of it, can you please help….. ive tried that nuetregena body acne wash and even baby powder but it didnt help…. please give me some tips or suggestions!

I have acne scars on my back and I have prom tomorrow. Do you think long lasting concealor could cover them up? I am really self concious about the scars.

See, she has a fifteen coming up and she doesn’t want her acne to show in her pictures. She doesn’t want to buy any acne products, and she’s freakin out. Can anyone help me help her?

I was invited to a huge pool party at a huge mansion. I never get invited to these kinds of things and there are going to be A LOT of pretty ladies there I do not know. But the thing is I have back acne and I am very self-conscious about it. I feel like women will immediately write me off when I talk to them when they see my acne, especially since I am 21 and there is more stigma carried with an adult having acne. I would wear a shirt but the only reason a person wears a shirt in a pool is if they are overweight or have bad skin (I am also a little overweight) and just draws more attention to them. The party is in less than a week but I don’t know if I should even go just to avoid the embarrassment.
when I say I am overweight I do not mean that I have a huge gut or anything like that. I am just not very toned and a little ‘soft’ in the middle.
@Old School G

I live in Vegas too, what a coincidence

I have bad back acne and have been using the Pro Active body wash for the past month, but it hasn’t been helping. What is a good remedy to cure it?