Body acne is a relatively common type of acne that afflicts more people than you might imagine. Because body acne is often hidden from view most of the time, it can be easier to hide, but is often a point of low self esteem for suffers, especially in warmer weather when clothing shows more skin.

Body acne afflicts people of all ages, but most sufferers are those going through hormonal changes; puberty is the most common of all. Like facial acne, body acne is often a hereditary occurrence, passed on from parent to child. The causes and treatment of body acne are often very similar to those of facial acne. Also, like facial acne, no one is able to pinpoint the exact cause and fully eliminate the condition. Read more…

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There are many different types of blemishes that people experience when suffering from acne. Some depend on the specific type of acne that you actually have, while others are simply different manifestations caused by the same source. Here, we’ll discuss some of the most common types of blemishes, as well as what causes each one (and, therefore, what you can do to help reduce the severity of these outbreaks). Read more…

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According to quality acne sources, a significant portion of people (50% of women and 25% of men) will deal with acne as adults. Many more deal with the occasional blemish. In most cases, the farther away we get from puberty, the less likely we are to suffer from acne. However, for some individuals, full-blown acne can persist as a problem well into adulthood without diminishing much. Read more…

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Scarring from acne is a point of frustration for many people who have suffered, or still suffer, from acne. While the majority of people suffer from acne at some point in their life (a common estimate is 80%), many of those people clear up with no long-term effect. But for others, acne can cause scars and imperfections that take years to clear up, or may never clear up at all.

Knowing how and why acne scars form is the best way to avoid them. Let’s look at what causes acne scarring in the first place, and what you can do to make it better. Read more…

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Living with acne can be a challenge. It is not only a challenge in terms of physical health, but also mental health as well. It can be overwhelming to assess the many acne products and medications available. There are also many conflicting reports of foods and habits that do or do not cause or remedy acne. Let’s look at some of the basic challenges of living with acne, as well as things you can do to help yourself. Read more…

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