What types of products should you use on body acne?

“Antibacterial washes or washes containing acids can be bought over the counter.

“Dermatologists can prescribe topical leave-on treatment such as benzoyl peroxide, antibiotics gel or cream or retinoids.

“If acne is moderate to severe and causing scarring, we tend to prescribe oral medication such as antibiotics for a few months, or even isotretinoin which is a vitamin A derivative.”

What are the best ingredients to use for body acne?

“Use exfoliating ingredients such as acids in body washes (salicylic acid or lactic acid). This will remove dead skin cells and reduce the tendency of skin pores to block up.

“Benzoyl peroxide is another useful ingredient as it dries out oily skin and is antibacterial and has anti-inflammatory effects. This comes in creams, gels and washes.

“Antibacterial washes containing ingredients like tea tree oil, such as Dermol 500 or Chlorhexidine wash, may reduce the bacteria load off the skin.”

Body acne: common causes and the best skincare ingredients to treat it, according to a consultant dermatologist