Big changes rarely happen all at once. They are made of small steps, and every one of them counts.
Some people live for years with a back covered in cysts, blackheads and red, swollen bumps, unsure where to even begin.
These problems usually build up slowly, as pores and hair follicles on the back become blocked with oil and dead skin.
Some turn into blackheads, others close over and become cysts, and a few get infected and grow into large, painful lumps.
With so many at once, the skin can become sore and inflamed, and it may be hard to lie on your back or wear a shirt comfortably.
