Body acne, including acne on the back (“bacne”), chest, and shoulders can be more aggressive than face acne, however, the process of acne formation is the same. The pores become filled with excess sebum, dead skin cells, and dirt which clogs the skin’s pores and hosts bacteria, leading to pimples. Whitehead pimples form when the hair follicle wall swells out. Blackhead pimples form when the clogged pore gets exposed to air. Many factors contribute to body acne including genetics, medications, sweat, stress, and hormonal changes during puberty, menstruation, and pregnancy. Dairy and foods high on the Glycemic Index can also trigger body acne. Adhering to a consistent acne treatment regimen and incorporating healthy lifestyle changes can help eliminate and prevent hormonal body acne. Hormonal Causes of Body Acne One of the main causes of body acne is the change
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