Uncovering back acne
Acne can appear anywhere. In fact, half of us with acne are likely to have it on our back. Forget the ‘cover up’ and find out how to ‘clear up’ backne.
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Mention acne and most of us think about the face but acne can appear anywhere. In fact, half of us with acne are likely to have it on our back! Forget about the ‘cover up’ and find out how to ‘clear up’ backne.
It’s amazing there are still so many myths about acne. It seems the more information, the more confusion, which can feel really frustrating.
Take our quiz to get your zit mythbusting score and check your acne facts.
Acne can appear anywhere. In fact, half of us with acne are likely to have it on our back. Forget the ‘cover up’ and find out how to ‘clear up’ backne.
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MY STORY
“I thought that in my 20s I would be having the time of my life but instead I was staying inside on weekends and covering my face up in makeup to hide from the world. I can honestly say that to date, this time was the worst and most emotional of my life.”
– Cara, 23