Popsugar Beauty Summer Beauty Best Body Acne Treatments The 9 Best Over-the-Counter Beauty Products For Back Acne 28 June 2019 by Jesa Marie Calaor Image Source: Getty / Shana Novak As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. While body acne is nothing to be ashamed of, it can prove to be a huge discomfort both physically and emotionally — whether you are breaking out on your back, your chest, or your butt. If it's a concern of yours this Summer, it's understandable to want it gone, especially before your next beach trip. Luckily, there are solutions — and affordable ones, at that. We've asked dermatologist Dhaval Bhanusali, MD, to give us his best tips on how to minimize back and body acne, as well as what to look for when shopping for beauty products that treat the skin concern. Check out his advice ahead. Use a Body Wash With Salicylic Acid Image Source: target.com Bhanusali suggests looking for a body wash with salicylic acid (we've handpicked a few of our favourites in the slides ahead). He mentioned that one of his go-tos is the Neutrogena Body Clear Acne Body Wash With Glycerin. "Salicylic acid is an active ingredient that can be naturally derived from the willowbark tree," medical esthetician Anita Sun previously told POPSUGAR. "It is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) and is a gentle exfoliating ingredient that is also anti-inflammatory and antibacterial." Neutrogena Body Clear Acne Body Wash With Glycerin Image Source: target.com Neutrogena Body Clear Acne Body Wash With Glycerin ($6) Neutrogena Body Clear Acne Body Wash With Glycerin $6 from target.com Buy Now Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash Image Source: ulta.com Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash ($35) Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash $35 from ulta.com Buy Now Murad Acne Body Wash Image Source: sephora.com Murad Acne Body Wash ($43) Murad Acne Body Wash $43 from sephora.com Buy Now CeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough and Bumpy Skin Image Source: walgreens.com CeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough and Bumpy Skin ($14) CeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough and Bumpy Skin $14 from walgreens.com Buy Now Exfoliate Biweekly Image Source: Getty / Shana Novak Exfoliating prevents future back and body acne by sloughing off dead cells and debris sitting on the surface of skin. The following scrubs are gentle on sensitive skin, while also containing salicylic acid. Alba Acnedote Face and Body Scrub Image Source: target.com Alba Acnedote Face and Body Scrub ($6) Alba Acnedote Face and Body Scrub $6 from target.com Buy Now Peter Thomas Roth Acne Face & Body Scrub Image Source: ulta.com Peter Thomas Roth Acne Face Body Scrub ($28) Peter Thomas Roth Acne Face Body Scrub $28 from ulta.com Buy Now Use a Dandruff Shampoo to Cleanse Your Body Image Source: Getty / Assembly "Sometimes [back acne] may not be bacterial," Bhanusali said. "Fungal or yeast acne are getting more and more common. An overgrowth of a yeast can lead to a breakout, and for this I use zinc pyrithione products." Zinc pyrithione is often found in dandruff shampoos like the ones ahead, which Bhanusali says can be used as a body wash. Dove Men+Care 2-in-1 Anti-Dandruff Shampoo and Conditioner Image Source: target.com Dove Men+Care 2-in-1 Anti-Dandruff Shampoo and Conditioner ($6) Dove Men+Care 2-in-1 Anti-Dandruff Shampoo and Conditioner $6 from target.com Buy Now Head and Shoulders Classic Clean Daily-Use Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Image Source: target.com Head and Shoulders Classic Clean Daily-Use Anti-Dandruff Shampoo ($3) Head and Shoulders Classic Clean Daily-Use Anti-Dandruff Shampoo $3 from target.com Buy Now Malin and Goetz Dandruff Shampoo Image Source: barneys.com Malin and Goetz Dandruff Shampoo ($28) Malin and Goetz Dandruff Shampoo $28 from barneys.com Buy Now When in Doubt, See a Dermatologist Image Source: Getty / CasarsaGuru "If topicals aren't working, it's best to check with your friendly board-certified dermatologist," Bhanusali said. That way, your doc can write you a stronger prescription for your acne. Summer BeautyBody CareBeauty ProductsAcne