How to Get Rid of Chest and Back Acne

Hi, I’m Dr. Chad Hartmann, a board-certified dermatologist with U.S. Dermatology Partners, and today I want to talk to you about chest and back acne.
Acne and chest and back acne are predominantly due to genetic factors and I think it's important for people to understand this because commonly I’ll have a patient who comes into the office with acne and feels that the acne is their fault because they're not cleaning the area enough or I’ll have a parent who brings in their child and thinks the acne is due to the child not washing the area or because their hair is going over the area causing the acne and this is rarely the case and unfortunately this can lead to a delay in diagnosis and treatment and when treatment is delayed this can result in scarring which is permanent.
Chest and back acne is treated similar to other forms of acne, however, sometimes chest and back acne tends to be a little bit more stubborn and not respond to treatment and it's also sometimes more difficult to treat simply because of where it's located. It’s hard to apply topical agents to these areas.
How we treat acne is normally determined by the severity of acne, if the acne is mild often times we'll start with topical treatments such as a cleanser or a topical antibiotic or a topical retinoid.
When the acne is more moderate then we'll normally need to use an oral agent or something by mouth. Typically we'll use antibiotics by mouth and in female patients, we can consider either an oral contraceptive pill or a hormone-blocking agent when it's appropriate. If the acne is more severe or in patients who don't respond to less aggressive treatments Accutane is normally a very effective treatment in these patients. If you or someone who's suffering with chest or back acne please reach out to one of our U.S. Dermatology Partners locations. There are many effective treatments and we look forward to helping you in your journey.

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  • @KansasPrint
    @KansasPrint Жыл бұрын

    My back looks like a pizza 🍕 shit is so embarrassing for me

  • @sevenbeauty6502

    @sevenbeauty6502

    11 ай бұрын

    Please seek help ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @bruhpog429

    @bruhpog429

    4 ай бұрын

    Yeah mine does too. Have you found anything that has helped?

  • @SifuDakin18

    @SifuDakin18

    3 ай бұрын

    Dude man i know, my back is disgusting in my opinion

  • @Abhi_Rathore_

    @Abhi_Rathore_

    3 ай бұрын

    Us bro us😢

  • @spr1nting_spir1t

    @spr1nting_spir1t

    28 күн бұрын

    ​@@bruhpog429 Ozonella helps!

  • @ibrahimsheriff106
    @ibrahimsheriff106 Жыл бұрын

    My acne started on my back and chest. But now its all over my body, and hands

  • @A_Changed_Heart_Ministries

    @A_Changed_Heart_Ministries

    11 ай бұрын

    All the best

  • @Newbie_Editor

    @Newbie_Editor

    2 ай бұрын

    Same bruh

  • @dan_jedix

    @dan_jedix

    4 күн бұрын

    Same

  • @mangemonpain
    @mangemonpain9 ай бұрын

    With this name, this man was clearely supposed to accomplish amazing things, and see, he helps us to finally get rid of back and chest acnea

  • @beautyacademy888
    @beautyacademy888 Жыл бұрын

    Avoid carrying back packs until your back acne clears up.

  • @jordynwilliams4441

    @jordynwilliams4441

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m in school I cannot

  • @katgreer6113

    @katgreer6113

    Жыл бұрын

    That's so impractical for so many people.

  • @kiyoponnn

    @kiyoponnn

    Жыл бұрын

    Don't act like some expert when you have never had back acne. I have had it for many years and the only thing that helped personally was not consumimg dairy. I don't know what the mechanism is for causing acne but that's the only change that I have made to my lifestyle which made acne disappear permanently, my nutrition and sleep and hygiene practices are exactly the same

  • @watchdog4454

    @watchdog4454

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kiyoponnndunno how you did it I could never stop drinking milk

  • @opax

    @opax

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kiyoponnn I have gone through phases where I consume a lot more and a lot less dairy and I have never noticed a difference. Glad you found a solution though.

  • @Noum77
    @Noum772 ай бұрын

    Mine started bc of a mastocytosis due to a bad allergy medication. My dermatologist gave me a special soap and a facewash to apply to the entire upper body and made me take a shower twice a day for two months and suggested me to change clothes frequently. Then after a month I began skin peeling sessions every two weeks. After a lot of efforts, it has gone away but unfortunately I have dark spots all over my upper body now

  • @elianasmith6330
    @elianasmith6330 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Some key points were highlighted that I hadn't heard anyone else discuss. Thank you!

  • @alexroden1461
    @alexroden1461 Жыл бұрын

    My back acne comes and goes but i have more worse in the summer when it is hot

  • @Mayur00725

    @Mayur00725

    11 ай бұрын

    same for me 😢

  • @quranalkareem1617

    @quranalkareem1617

    7 ай бұрын

    Its very hot here. Always summer and winter is like 20 degrees only

  • @thesevenis

    @thesevenis

    6 ай бұрын

    How to get rid of scars?? Mine scars getting worse 🥲

  • @CharaeditsOFFICIAL

    @CharaeditsOFFICIAL

    5 ай бұрын

    Does it scratches you like mosquito pimples ? It’s usually called heat pimples, caused by sweat and Heat, maybe taking a cold shower and applying the first treatment will Help you =). And if it’s coming under the armpits, put a antiperspirant, the best mark working for me is Ushuaïa, maybe try it out !

  • @CharaeditsOFFICIAL

    @CharaeditsOFFICIAL

    5 ай бұрын

    @@thesevenisDid you explode the pimples before and then got the scars ? I’m telling you : STOP DOING THAT !! Because they comes back, as scars, and you CANNOT make them go away, I’m sorry to not having came earlier to tell you this, the best way to get rid of them if it’s on the face is to use some precious water, if it’s called like this in English. But if the name doesn’t change in French, it’s : Eau précieuse. Use that for your face, and for the rest of the body, I recommend you to use one of the treatments recommended in the video =)

  • @rakibrayhan558
    @rakibrayhan5589 ай бұрын

    I'm 34 years old, I have a bumpy skin on my arm, my back, and my butt, I using amlactin lotion, is this work for bumpy skin.

  • @mushroomboy.141
    @mushroomboy.141 Жыл бұрын

    Y'all don't wear clothes from Shein. It gave me huge back acne!!

  • @jannalam6861

    @jannalam6861

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you wash it first? I wear their clothes everyday and dont have any acne.

  • @JakeLewisReal

    @JakeLewisReal

    Жыл бұрын

    there's also the terrible working conditions and child labor they've used and continue to use. how do people think their clothing is so cheap lol

  • @drinkingrobot2252

    @drinkingrobot2252

    Жыл бұрын

    Little micro plastic fibers are rubbing against your skin

  • @silverxcami

    @silverxcami

    Жыл бұрын

    OMGGGGGG!!! This is what I have been thinking too! I started buying Shein clothes around April 2022 and as time goes by, I started having back acne that won’t go away. This is very unusual for me. And mind you almost all my clothes now are from shein. Came across an article saying the type of fabric they use can indeed cause acne. This is why I will slowly change what’s in my wardrobe 😭

  • @OceanBlue455

    @OceanBlue455

    7 ай бұрын

    Yes this is true I’m facing that problem because of shein 😢

  • @Stinger_OG
    @Stinger_OG3 ай бұрын

    I’m a high schooler and everytime I take off my shirt in the weightroom everyone in there makes DAMN SURE I know I have back ache I don’t even take off my shirt anymore it’s so tiring

  • @johann6062

    @johann6062

    2 ай бұрын

    Please ask your parents to take u to a dermatologist, before you get older and the scars get worse

  • @user-uu6qc1wq4i
    @user-uu6qc1wq4i9 ай бұрын

    Hello sir i have acne on my chest and back but i want clean acny marks please tell me

  • @user-tq4vc2wv9k
    @user-tq4vc2wv9k6 ай бұрын

    I get it head to lower legs nothing seems to work

  • @Seppy0522
    @Seppy05226 ай бұрын

    thank you dr chad

  • @mobilive9656
    @mobilive9656 Жыл бұрын

    I hv back acne for many years....i regularly take shower and jobian.....whole day i work in air condition but inspite this i hv under skin bumps and puss pimples on my back plz give me solution i hv taken sebum controls pills too but no affect

  • @Sara-never1

    @Sara-never1

    Жыл бұрын

    I struggle with body acne too but a friend of mine said to spray a mixture of apple cider vinegar and water to my body Im still trying it I don’t know if it really works tho 🤷‍♀️

  • @Sara-never1

    @Sara-never1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mobilive9656 hmmm should I switch to it

  • @mobilive9656

    @mobilive9656

    Жыл бұрын

    @Sara nope apple cider is good but you can use it alternatively....2wice or one time mendelac serum as it works as peeler and exfoliator and one time after shower apple cider vinegar as it works as antibectarial acid....choice is your now

  • @Sara-never1

    @Sara-never1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mobilive9656 got it thanks a lot

  • @samuel2171

    @samuel2171

    10 ай бұрын

    Same i have back acne too for years man..

  • @glowx6882
    @glowx6882 Жыл бұрын

    Hi! Could you please reply to this whenever you can? Preferably this week? I know it’s only a comment but if you can, it would help a lot!! So, I’ve been having back acne for almost a year now, is it too late to start treatment?? Because I’m worried. And, if not, what treatment can I start as a teenage girl? (13-15). Thank you so much if you reply.

  • @maizee_ann2009

    @maizee_ann2009

    Жыл бұрын

    U can probably rub rubbing alcohol on it then a good cleanser specifically made for clearing up acne and u can get a acne cream over counter put that on there and avoid very oily stuff on back

  • @isabelmariax08

    @isabelmariax08

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi! I’m also the same age as you, and I’ve also had it for about a year. I use a prescribed medication called epiduo that does really help! It works for you face, back and helps reduce acne. It takes a few days to work but it’s very effective! There are alternatives if you can’t purchase that one where you live.

  • @v1v4r

    @v1v4r

    Жыл бұрын

    man im 18 and im still too afraid to go to the doctor bc of this stuff so i feel you

  • @glowx6882

    @glowx6882

    Жыл бұрын

    @@maizee_ann2009 ok thank you!

  • @glowx6882

    @glowx6882

    Жыл бұрын

    @@isabelmariax08 omg thank you sm!! are there any side affects? and are u happy with how ur acne turned out?

  • @philipkimani1204
    @philipkimani1204 Жыл бұрын

    Hey guys so for body acne or sensitive skin people can you still wake up morning go to the gym 1st before shower?

  • @CharaeditsOFFICIAL

    @CharaeditsOFFICIAL

    5 ай бұрын

    I think so ! I’m not a pro in that subject, but if you take a shower after that and try one of a treatments based on you, I think it’s Going to be okay, because heat pimples will go away Eventually, if you think it’s because of the gym, I think it’s more heat pimples, caused by sweat or Well, heat. But them, it will go away after some time ! It looks like mostiquo pimples though so you know the difference =)

  • @PixelChanelusd
    @PixelChanelusd5 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @unknown_person5905
    @unknown_person5905 Жыл бұрын

    I suffer from chest and back and shoulder acne pls help I want to become normal 😔

  • @eyow1289

    @eyow1289

    10 ай бұрын

    Please do reply the medication you got if you found any

  • @unknown_person5905

    @unknown_person5905

    10 ай бұрын

    @@eyow1289 found any?

  • @user-Toni789

    @user-Toni789

    2 ай бұрын

    Bro me too 😂

  • @BigSM_hater_pinkblood

    @BigSM_hater_pinkblood

    24 күн бұрын

    Same But I am using moisturizer and body acne spray , it reduces a lot and don't touch your acne , leave it alone it will go by itself and some cream

  • @cleo.butterflysflyinthesky1637
    @cleo.butterflysflyinthesky16379 ай бұрын

    I have tried everything the scars won’t go away

  • @HmuakiVanlalhmuaki-sj7zf

    @HmuakiVanlalhmuaki-sj7zf

    6 күн бұрын

    Saddd

  • @rawanmajed4779
    @rawanmajed47794 ай бұрын

    I don't understand what is the actual cause of it ? my older sister use to have it but she took Accutane, and now I have back acne and it sucks

  • @minter5571

    @minter5571

    2 ай бұрын

    I fell ya there buddy I dont dare take off my shirt anywhere

  • @rawanmajed4779

    @rawanmajed4779

    2 ай бұрын

    @minter5571 you don't have to be ashamed of it my man it's just acne

  • @minter5571

    @minter5571

    2 ай бұрын

    @@rawanmajed4779 too many acne on my back and shoulders...too many

  • @StatusKingyt
    @StatusKingyt11 ай бұрын

    can you tell the treatment for scar that is left over?

  • @jeevankumarshiva6990

    @jeevankumarshiva6990

    9 ай бұрын

    Use Salicylic acid based body wash or soap, it will clear acne marks on back slowly but it works perfectly

  • @Skkj0802
    @Skkj08024 ай бұрын

    Try taking a good dose of probiotics. Thats what cured my back n chest acne.

  • @samuel2171
    @samuel217110 ай бұрын

    Can a back acne that been stucked for years be gone? Someone please answer 😢

  • @fatimahakram3141

    @fatimahakram3141

    9 ай бұрын

    yes it can .

  • @samuel2171

    @samuel2171

    8 ай бұрын

    @fatimahakram3141 do you have ever experience it? If so please tell me how to make my bacne gone.

  • @user-kb4nw3gs9m

    @user-kb4nw3gs9m

    7 ай бұрын

    yes it can😊

  • @DaniMalev

    @DaniMalev

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@samuel2171 Shower good, try not to sweat as much, and take a shower as soon as possible if you sweat. Also you can go to a dermatologist

  • @autumnchill78

    @autumnchill78

    3 ай бұрын

    @@DaniMalev is it wrong to use scrubs on your back if you have heavy back acne? I didn’t really had much before fall but now it’s disgustingly too much and I am about to go insane (sorry if my English is bad)

  • @kairi_touya_takami
    @kairi_touya_takami6 ай бұрын

    I'd contact you but I'm in the UK sobs

  • @clydeng87
    @clydeng876 ай бұрын

    Lol, Dr. Hartman

  • @KeitumetseBinoliah-nx4zm
    @KeitumetseBinoliah-nx4zm Жыл бұрын

    I have back pimples and it's a problem

  • @celesteessel4500
    @celesteessel4500 Жыл бұрын

    Why does hair cause acne ?

  • @donna6379

    @donna6379

    Жыл бұрын

    Hair can contribute to back acne by trapping sweat, dirt, and oil against the skin. This can clog pores and lead to breakouts.

  • @celesteessel4500

    @celesteessel4500

    Жыл бұрын

    @@donna6379 thank you, even after I wash my hair, sometimes when it brushes against my chest , it’ll cause acne

  • @dukeone4102
    @dukeone4102 Жыл бұрын

    Acne is horrible

  • @montypython4743
    @montypython4743 Жыл бұрын

    I knew you were only trying to sell something.

  • @leonrobinson8180

    @leonrobinson8180

    10 ай бұрын

    Nothing wrong with that. As long as it helps people.

  • @CatBahptista

    @CatBahptista

    14 күн бұрын

    Ikr Brought to you by Accutane

  • @therealwewin
    @therealwewin Жыл бұрын

    You reading a script tho, how do I know you're a real dermatologist?

  • @Reijnz

    @Reijnz

    7 ай бұрын

    What kind of stupid question is that

  • @saayehfarzaneh8018
    @saayehfarzaneh80182 ай бұрын

    Please avoid acutane or at least research and read a ton of forums first

  • @clatonblade2211
    @clatonblade22117 ай бұрын

    typical "doctor" video. 1:13 of nothing talk? ??

  • @leonardoporle4410
    @leonardoporle441010 ай бұрын

    Just quit tren dude