Acne can occur anywhere on the body that has oil glands, according to "Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice." Since many people do not make it a habit of looking at their backs in a mirror, acne there can be especially difficult to treat because people do not realize they have it until it has grown uncomfortable, according to "Braun-Falco's Dermatology."
Step 1
Cleanse and exfoliate your back by washing it with body wash and a loofah daily in the shower. According to "Handbook of Dermatology: A Practical Manual," the loofah will slough off dead skin cells, allowing the scars and blemishes to be properly treated.
Step 2
Dry your back thoroughly with a towel. Be careful to pat yourself dry as opposed to scrubbing, which can damage and irritate your skin.
Step 3
Massage liquid vitamin E on your scars. Liquid vitamin E can be purchased in many health food stores, but if you have a difficult time locating it, pierce a vitamin E capsule and squeeze out its contents. According to "Braun-Falco's Dermatology," vitamin E will moisturize the skin and promote cell turnover, which will diminish the appearance of the scars over the course of eight to 12 weeks.
Step 4
Apply a small amount of benzoyl peroxide cream to your blemishes. According to "Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice," the benzoyl peroxide will kill the bacteria and dry out the pus that causes the blemishes.
Things You'll Need
- Body wash
- Loofah
- Liquid vitamin E
- Benzoyl peroxide cream
- Towel
References
- "Cosmetic Dermatology: Principles and Practice"; Leslie Baumann; 2009
- "Braun-Falco's Dermatology"; Walter H.C. Burgdorf, Gerd Plewig, Helmut Heinrich Wolff, and Michael Landthaler; 2008
- "Handbook of Dermatology: A Practical Manual"; Margaret W. Mann, David R. Berk, Daniel L. Popkin, and Susan J. Bayliss; 2009
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