What ointment should I use for acne on my back?

Getting acne is a major experience for everyone during adolescence. In fact, acne is a memory of youth, which is very beautiful. However, in life, acne is not only common during adolescence, but also in adulthood, and there are many reasons for acne, even including some diseases. Some people get acne on their backs instead of their faces. So the question is, what ointment should I use for acne on my back?

Acne on the back is generally called bacterial folliculitis. It is caused by excessive sweating on the back and stuffy clothes, which lead to the proliferation of bacteria on the skin, such as Staphylococcus and Propionibacterium acnes. Due to personal lack of attention to hygiene, uncleanliness, scratching and low body resistance, these become the triggers of this disease.

The main method of prevention is to wear sweat-absorbent cotton clothes and underwear as much as possible on a daily basis. If you sweat a lot, carry a handkerchief to wipe the sweat at all times, which will greatly reduce the incidence of the disease. For milder acne, the main treatment method is topical ointment treatment. Commonly used ones are: retinoic acid gel, various antibiotic ointments, benzoyl peroxide ointment, etc., which can promote the dissolution and excretion of acne, while inhibiting Propionibacterium acnes and accelerating acne healing. It should be noted that these drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor. Retinoic acid drugs have significant side effects. You need to pay attention to liver and kidney function when taking them. You need to pay attention to contraception when taking the drugs. You can only become pregnant two years after stopping the drugs.

There are also some new treatment methods, such as laser, which destroy Propionibacterium acnes and reduce inflammatory responses through optical effects. Current studies have shown that these methods are also very effective for acne. However, please note that photosensitivity may occur during treatment, and localized skin pigmentation may occur after some laser treatments. Research on the therapeutic effects and side effects of these methods is still in-depth, and patients need to go to hospitals or regular medical beauty institutions for treatment.