What Is Body Acne

Body acne generally means acne erupting at any part of the body. Almost everyone of us at some point have been affected by acne and its effects. In this article we learn what is body acne and what are the different ways which you can treat it.

Body acne is just like facial acne. Many people also call it a genetic disorder. If your parents have suffered from body acne, chances are that you will also suffer from the same. It's also noted that people who have suffered from facial acne have also encountered body and back acne at some point in their lives. The only difference between body acne and facial acne is that the skin on the body have bigger pores than the skin on the face and thus body acne causes more damage than facial acne.

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What Is Acne? by Medicinenet

Acne (acne vulgaris, common acne) is a disease of the hair follicles of the face, chest, and back that affects almost all males and females during puberty; the only exception being teenage members of a few primitive isolated tribes living in Neolithic societies. It is not caused by bacteria, although bacteria play a role in its development. It is not unusual for some women to develop acne in their mid- to late-20s.

Acne appears on the skin as...

• congested pores ("comedones"), also known as blackheads or whiteheads,


• tender red bumps also known as pimples or zits,


• pustules, and occasionally as


• cysts (deep pimples, boils).

You can do a lot to treat your acne using products available at a drugstore or cosmetic counter that do not require a prescription. However, for tougher cases of acne, you should consult a physician for treatment options.

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