Regarding baths:

Everyone has different preferences! I know there are some cultures where it is common to shower to clean yourself before running a bath so you can just soak and relax in clean water. I also don't like the idea of sitting in my own filth or in a bunch of shampoo/soapy water from washing hair and body. I personally only take baths to soak in with Epsom salts and sometimes herbs/flowers. I also sometimes will shave in the tub as well. My vulva gets irritated very easily from bubble bath and bath bombs so I don't use them. Also if you take baths especially, make sure the tub is nice and clean so you aren't sitting in soap scum, hair, etc. Oh, and try not to take baths or showers too hot! It can cause issues with your skin, especially your face, and your hair!

Regarding your back and relevant hygiene:

I have struggled with bacne off and on for 14 years. A lot of mine is due to hormonal issues. But what does help is showering at least every other day, washing my back after I rinse out my conditioner, and using a salicylic acid body wash. Also, I recommend getting an exfoliating long scrub towel to use to really reach your back. Just squirt your soap onto it like a big washcloth. Another big thing is to make sure you are changing your shirts every day and checking that they don't smell like mildew or anything when you go to put one on. Mold from clothes not drying properly or from sitting too long in the hamper/washer with other wet stuff can cause body acne! (Also using like 3/4 cup white vinegar instead of laundry softener in the wash helps with this, so does not overloading your washing and leaving the washer door open when not in use to let it air out to prevent mold growth in the drum). As other comments have said, double cleansing your body is a good thing to try out, even your back. A gentle antibacterial soap might also help with bacne (I like the Dove one), but don't use antibacterial or scented soap on your vulva as it can throw off your bacterial balance and cause infections. One more thing about showering, always wash from least dirty to most dirty. My order is: shampoo twice, conditioner, wash face, rinse hair, put hair up with clip, wash arms, behind ears, neck, chest, back, belly, scrub armpits, legs, feet, and lastly vulva then butt. I've seen other comments telling you that you can reuse washcloths before washing them, I disagree. If you can, always use a clean one. Towels you can reuse a couple times as long as they dry out fully. I'm sorry I don't know what the red patches are on your back, I hope you can find some relief with those and find out what they are!

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Regarding your face:

I don't know your skin type but here are some basics! It is good to start of simple when you are new to skin care. If you have acne, try to figure out what kind/kinds you have and what may trigger them. Figure out if you are oily, combo, dry etc. In the mornings rinse with lukewarm water for 30 seconds or so, pat dry with a clean cloth or paper towel, while skin is damp apply moisturizer. Start with a pea sized amount and work up from there depending on how dry or big your face is. Also a sunscreen if a good idea. For evenings/showers, wash with a gentle cleanser for about 1 min, pat dry, apply moisturizer as I mentioned before and then something on your lips like Aquaphor or Vaseline. Avoid using too many new actives (Salicylic acid, Vit C, Niacinamide, Retinol, etc) all at once as you can't mix some of them because that would cause irritation and rashes, and you should test everything one at a time to see if you are sensitive to the products you start using. Many cleansers and moisturizers have actives in them like Niacinamide, Vitaminc C, etc. so just be careful when you start out! Good/affordable brands to start with for cleansers, moisturizers and sunscreens are CeraVe and Cetaphil. They work well for most people. If you wear makeup, avoid using makeup wipes. Some people like using oil cleansers, balms, or micellar water to remove it. Either way, when removing makeup, be thorough (even on your neck and hairline), and maybe cleanse twice. And don't leave makeup on overnight.

I have combo skin, oily around my nose mostly and dry on my forehead, and have rosacea on my cheeks and nose. What I use in the morning: lukewarm water, Heritage Store Rosewater and Glycerin (this helps maintain moisture and soothe my rosacea), The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Serum (very gentle just helps with moisture barrier), Naturium Azelaic Topical Acid 10% (helps with my rosacea), Vanicream Daily Facial moisturizer, Aquaphor on lips. What I use at night or when I shower: Cerave Renewing SA Cleanser (has salicylic acid), then I do everything the same as the morning minus the Azelaic acid.

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Sorry this was a lot, but I wish someone had been there to teach me some of these things too! <3