Back and body acne is a common problem and may get overlooked because its appearance is less visible than facial acne. However, this condition can negatively impact quality of life in a variety of ways. It can be physically uncomfortable, even painful, and if left untreated can lead to scarring. Here are a few tips if you are dealing with this condition: ✅ Use a benzoyl peroxide wash (leave on for 3-5 minutes before rinsing off). There are a variety of cleansers available with 4-5% benzoyl peroxide over the counter in 🇨🇦including PanOxyl and CeraVe ✅ Use a topical retinoid. The one shown in the video (Aklief) is approved for both face and truncal acne but other retinoids (e.g. tretinoin) may be used as well. These are by prescription so you’ll need to speak to your doctor. ✅ Wash sheets at least once per week ✅ Remove sweaty clothes and shower after a workout #drkatiebeleznay #skincare #dermatologist #igskincare #instaskincare #acne #backacne