At the Advanced Acne Institute we start by discussing the range of treatments available for each individual patient. We explain which treatments are the most likely to provide effective results. We are careful to avoid treatments that are unlikely to work. We understand that our patients are seeking rapid improvement and we strive to provide the fastest progress possible.

Treating acne on the back requires acne experts, this is because back acne is often very resistant to treatment. Effective therapy usually requires very aggressive therapy. At the Advanced Acne Institute we use a form of treatment to target the pathways of acne development. We understand that treating back acne from the outside in is usually not effective. This is why we use medications that work internally.

Spironolactone

For women with acne on the back, a therapy that can deliver very effective results is a medication called spironolactone. This is a pill that works by blocking the acne-causing hormones that trigger acne-prone oil glands to become inflamed. Because this medication targets male hormones, it is only used in women and is not available for use in men.

The Advanced Acne Institute treats many female patients with spironolactone. The results are very successful. Many patients experience clear skin for the first time on this medication and they are very happy with their results. Spironolactone is very effective for acne on the back and is one of the medications that our acne doctors discuss with women patients seeking effective results.

Isotretinoin

Another very effective treatment for back acne is isotretinoin, also known by its original brand name Accutane. This medication is also a pill that works by preventing the oil gland from becoming swollen and inflamed. It is very effective and is the only medication that has the possibility of maintaining clear skin even after the treatment is concluded. At the Advanced Acne Institute we treat many patients with this form of therapy. It is effective even for the most severe forms of back acne.