Hi all. I'm a guy in my thirties, and I have acne on my back and shoulders (bacne). It's not severe, but it's persistent and itchy. I wear t-shirts and it looks like a rash. I've tried washing with salicylic acid body wash, but it dries me out and doesn't stop new ones from forming. Is there a specific treatment for body acne vs. face acne? I also work out a lot and sweat. Could that be causing it?

I had bacne for ten years. I tried everything. What finally worked was a combination of two things: a benzoyl peroxide wash in the shower (I keep it in a pump bottle) AND using a clean towel on my back after drying off. I never reuse a towel for my back. Also, I stopped using fabric softener on my gym clothes – the softener leaves a waxy residue that clogs pores. The game changer was going to a clinic for medical acne treatment options. They did a few back facials (extractions) and a salicylic acid peel on my back. It stung, but it cleared the deep congestion. Now I just maintain with the wash. If you want to see how they treat body acne professionally, check here: https://bellasanamedspa.com/treatment/acne-treatment. Don't ignore bacne – it can scar just like face acne.