What to do when it’s hot and you have acne on your back

Acne on the back in hot weather may be due to acne, folliculitis, boils, etc. It should be clearly diagnosed and improved through lifestyle modification and medication.
1. Acne: Due to the hot weather, the sebaceous glands may produce too much secretion, and if the clothes you wear are not breathable, it may lead to acne on the back. It can be treated by applying medication such as retinoic acid cream, azelaic acid cream, etc., together with oral treatment such as isotretinoin. Specific methods of use and precautions when consulting a professional, under the guidance of medical advice.
2. Folliculitis: If you don’t pay attention to cleaning, or the hair follicles on your back are invaded by bacteria or germs, it may lead to folliculitis on your back. You need to pay attention to the cleanliness and hygiene of the area, local application of fusidic acid cream, erythromycin ointment and other treatments. Do not use if you are allergic.
3. Boils: These are caused by Staphylococcus aureus infections, which are produced by folliculitis that develops further into the deeper parts of the body, and are accompanied by a certain degree of pain. You can apply ichthyol ointment, fusidic acid ointment and other treatments, if the effect of drug treatment is not good, should also be hospitalized in a timely manner for incision treatment.
It is recommended that patients with back acne consult a doctor in a timely manner, guided by the doctor to standardize the use of medication, and strictly comply with the doctor’s instructions for treatment.