Back acne develops when your pores become clogged with excess oil and dead skin cells, leading to inflammation and breakouts. Many people notice that their back acne gets worse during the summertime due to sweat, but other factors such as hormones and genetics can also contribute.

What causes back acne?
Back acne before and after treatment
We treated this person's back acne with Hydr02 and an Obagi Blue Radiance Peel.
"At Dr Leah Clinics we have several effective treatments for treating acne that affects the back. After a thorough consultation we will develop the best back acne treatment plan for you and what you want to achieve, which is usually clearer skin. This could be a combination of treatments over a period of time based on each individual case."
- Dr Leah Totton, Medical Director, Dr Leah Clinics
What is the best treatment for back acne?
There are several effective treatments for back acne, so the experts here at Dr Leah Clinics have combined them into a specialised treatment plan that we feel is the very best way to deal with back acne.
Our approach combines deep cleansing extractions with powerful chemical peels like the Obagi Blue Radiance Peel to clear pores and promote skin renewal. Additionally, we utilise Hydr02 and prescription skincare products to regulate oil production and combat bacteria.
For those with acne scarring, our i-Pixel Laser Treatment helps to resurface and rejuvenate the skin, leaving it smoother and clearer.
- The Obagi Blue Radiance Peel is one of our most popular and effective chemical peels and is the perfect backne treatment with it's active ingredients salicylic acid, glycolic acid and lactic acid for a strong unclogging of back acne.
- The Hydr02 is a 7-step treatment that is a great treatment for back acne when used as part of a treatment plan for backne. It helps control the bacteria by exfoliating and hydrating the skin while combatting oils.
- The iPixel laser is a skin resurfacing treatment and as part of a back acne treatment plan is a potentia final step in helping reduce back acne scarring.
Back acne treatment prices
60 minute Hydr02 with Extraction - per treatment (recommend monthly)
Obagi Blue Radiance Peel - per treatment (3 treatments recommended)
I-Pixel Laser for Scars - per treatment (6 treatments recommended)