How to clear up acne scars on your back?
I have acne scars on my back that are brown spots. I want to get rid of them before I start going to the pool and wearing a swim suit and tank tops. Does exfoliation work? What about body washes for acne? Are there any tricks or home remedies I could use to clear the marks up?
Thanks!
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Inflammatory acne is very damaging to your skin. Your body’s natural defense against injury is to scar your skin. When your skin responds to acne, it can make extra collagen to repair the skin and keep it from getting hurt again. These brown spots are called macules. But, it’s these scars that hurt your self-esteem.
The scars will fade with time but exfoliation will help because it will remove the dead skin cells that are accumulating and not sloughing off on their own. You’ll see better results if you exfoliate correctly:
If you have dry or sensitive skin, exfoliate only once per week.
Oily skin: 3-5 times per week
Normal skin: every day
Body washes for acne aren’t a bad idea. If you find one with a low concentration of benzoyl peroxide, this can be very effective in preventing more acne breakouts that could lead to scarring. The only drawback to this is that benzoyl peroxide will bleach clothes and hair.
An alternate method for body acne is a water / vinegar solution 1:1 ratio (This is what I use as I have the same issues). Put it in a spray bottle and spray the problem areas at night before you go to bed then shower in the morning. If you normally shower at night, go ahead and still spray it. The "vinegary" smell should dissipate but you may still want to wash off with a wash cloth in the morning.
Be consistent and you should see your skin clear up nicely. I hope this helps!