Sleeping on dirty, oily sheets can transfer impurities to your skin and cause back acne. Wash your sheets regularly to reduce the transfer of dirt and oil onto your skin. Try sheets made of lightweight cotton. These trap less moisture than other fabrics. Wearing dirty clothes can transfer oil and dirt to your skin, causing back acne. Always wear clean clothes. If you still have trouble with back acne, then make sure your clothes are loose-fitting. That allows your skin breathe and doesn't trap sweat and impurities against your skin. Wear clothes made of breathable materials, like cotton. Synthetic fabrics can trap sweat, which can cause breakouts. Some lotions and laundry detergents can irritate your skin and cause breakouts. Try fragrance-free or products for sensitive skin. If you have long hair, it can transfer dirt and oil to your neck, shoulders, and back. Wash your hair often to minimize this. It's also important to wash your hair often if you use hair products. Hair products can clog your pores. Try to wait to wash your back after using shampoo and conditioner to remove any product that may have rinsed off onto your skin. Tanning beds and too much sun exposure can damage your skin. Damaged skin is at a high risk for acne. Additionally, some acne medications make you skin extremely sensitive to UV rays. Stay out of the sun to help with your acne.

Summary: Keep your sheets clean. Wear clean clothing. Avoid irritating products. Keep your hair clean. Protect your back from the sun.

Schedule a doctor's appointment if you have persistent moderate to severe pain with no obvious cause. Tell them when your pain started and report any related symptoms. They'll perform a physical exam and order tests to make an accurate diagnosis. For muscle pain not due to an injury, the best treatment option will depend on the underlying cause. Talk to your doctor about the type of pain you are experiencing. Consider factors like possible cause, whether the pain is in one or both legs, is a dull or sharp, consistent or intermittent. This will help your doctor provide the best diagnosis. Remember that you should also see your doctor if you've suffered an injury and have symptoms of a serious strain, sprain, or fracture. If you've suffered a serious injury, your doctor might give you a splint or boot to immobilize the affected area. You might also need crutches, which will allow you to walk without putting weight on the injured leg. Without professional physical therapy, serious injuries can lead to long-term joint issues. Ask your doctor if you need a physical therapist and, if necessary, ask them to recommend a licensed professional. If you don't need a physical therapist, your doctor will provide you with stretches and exercises to rehabilitate your injured muscle. Follow their instructions to help prevent long-term complications. Sometimes, severe muscle tears and sprains need to be corrected surgically. If necessary, your doctor will refer you to an orthopedic specialist. Attend a preliminary appointment with them, schedule the procedure, and follow their preoperative and after-care instructions. In most cases, you'll be able to go home the day of surgery. You'll likely wear an immobilizing splint or boot for 4 weeks, then begin physical therapy. Recover often takes around 6 to 12 weeks. While rare, the most severe muscle injuries can take at least 6 months to completely heal.

Summary: Rule out other issues if you haven't suffered an injury. Ask your doctor if you need an immobilizing splint or crutches. Get a referral to a physical therapist, if necessary. Discuss surgical repair if you've suffered a severe injury.

Some people have had success fixing static hair by using an ionic blow dryer. This blow dryer has negative ions that neutralize the positive ions in your hair to help get rid of static. The ion molecules also break down water molecules in your hair instead of evaporating water molecules, like regular blow dryers. This helps prevent your hair of being stripped of moisture and getting staticky. These blow dryers are not necessarily that expensive and only cost around 20 dollars. Rubbing dryer sheets on your hair can actually help get rid of static hair. You can alternatively rub them on your pillowcase at night instead of your hair. Try keeping your hair brushes wrapped in dryer sheets. Instead of using a plastic comb, try a metal comb. Plastic will make your hair more staticky, but metal is a conductive so it won't. This means that the electricity goes to the metal first before it goes to your hair, making your hair have less static electricity. Rubber combs or brushes work better than plastic. You can also try using a wooden comb or brush. Use a brush with natural bristles. These brushes are more expensive but help distribute oil in your hair and prevent static. Metal is a conductive so it will help get rid of static. Rub a metal clothes hanger on your hair to help get rid of static electricity. Hold the hanger so it is touching your head and move it slowly downward. Make sure you make contact with every part of your hair. Using a humidifier will make your room moister and eliminate the static problem because the water molecules in the air break up static. If you don't have a humidifier, simmer water on your stove with a little bit of cinnamon. Instead of using a regular towel to dry your hair, try using a shirt or paper towel. The rough material of a towel can open your hair cuticles which can cause flyaways. When drying your hair squeeze it with your towel, shirt, or paper towel, but don't rub it. A microfiber towel may also do the trick.
Summary: Try an ionic blow dryer. Rub dryer sheets on your hair. Choose the right comb or brush. Try a metal clothes hanger. Use a humidifier. Dry your hair with a shirt or paper towel.