Acne on the back may be caused by acne, folliculitis, etc., which needs to be removed by medication and physical therapy according to the cause.
1. Acne: For acne causing pimples on the back, you can use retinoids, such as isotretinoin gel, retinoic acid ointment, etc. and anti-infective drugs such as fusidic acid cream.
Patients with more severe back acne can also take oral antibiotics such as minocycline and doxycycline and medications such as isotretinoin capsules as prescribed by the doctor. In addition, you can also take phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, pulse-impulse light and other ways of treatment.
2. Folliculitis: If folliculitis caused by bacterial infection leads to acne on the back, antibiotic ointment such as mupirocin ointment and erythromycin ointment can be used externally. Some patients can also take antibiotics such as cefixime and cefuroxime under the guidance of a physician.
For acne on the back caused by fungal infections, topical antifungal medications such as ketoconazole ointment and econazole ointment, as well as oral antifungal medications such as terbinafine and itraconazole, are required under the guidance of a physician.
If you have acne on your back, it is recommended that you seek timely medical attention to clarify the cause of the problem and then carry out targeted treatment under the guidance of your doctor.