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Lets get rid of acne

Acne can form wherever there are sebaceous or oil glands           Photo:Courtesy

Have you ever woken up to find acne on your arms, or back, chest, or even groin area? Body acne is now more common among 20–40 year-olds. If you have body acne, you’re probably wondering what caused it, and how you can get rid of it.

Causes
Body acne is similar to facial acne, therefore if you have one, you’re more likely to develop the other. Acne can form wherever there are sebaceous or oil glands. Therefore, acne can develop anywhere from your neck to your legs. For some people body acne is caused by heat and friction on covered skin.

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