answersLogoWhite

0

What is the cause of body acne?

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

Best Answer

The precise cause can be unknown, but generally body acne will be found in areas of over-active sebaceous glands. The commonest areas are chest, back and buttocks. Sweat and friction can aggravate the condition. ( reference about.com)

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is the cause of body acne?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Do mushrooms cause acne?

no. i have looked into this alot and food is not a cause of acne. it has to do with hormones that the body produces that put extra oils in the skin.


Can you get acne on the scalp?

Definitely Yes, I also have acne in scalp. Basically you can get acne is any part of the body I should say, usually if the cause is blood disorder then it does not matter whichever part of the body.


Can not eating cause acne?

Not eating both can and cannot cause acne depending on the situation. For example, if you are very healthy and do not have any toxins in your body then not eating will not cause acne. However, if you do have toxins in your system, when you don't eat your body can see this as an oppotunity unload the toxins that have been stored in your body tissues. This short period of acne occurring while not eating is often called a detox period.


How do you remove dark scars cause by pimples on your face?

You can find your answer i this article under Aftermath Acne Problems, Blackheads and Body Acne.


Is masturabting can cause acne?

No, masturbation does not cause acne.


What to take for allergies that cause acne?

Allergies do not cause acne


Can wearing contacts cause acne?

No, contacts do not cause acne.


When does acne occures?

Daily millions of people search for the acne treatment to keep their skin beautiful and young. The main cause of acne in the body is sebum which is a type of oil produced by different toxins inside our body. If you know the acne treatment that will help you to reduce the production of sebum in your body then you can easily minimize the presence of acne on your skin.


How do steroids cause acne?

steroids increase the amount of growth hormones in your body so they will increase the amount of oils your skin produces, causing more acne


Do laxatives help fight acne?

They can, if the cause of your acne has to do with toxins in your body. Laxatives can be a way of clearing those toxins, and after a while, you could definitely start to see improvement.


Does cranberry juice cause acne?

No, it helps get rid of acne.


How bad can acne get?

Acne can become extremely severe in rare cases. This may include acne covering the entire face, chest, back, and possibly other areas of the body. Large cystic acne with swelling and redness has been seen in some sufferers. Acne this bad can cause huge emotional and physical distress. Often laying down or putting any pressure on acne covered body parts is painful. The emotional distress can cause many to become withdrawn, hide away, not interact socially, and even hate themselves. Extreme acne should be treated by a professional dermatologist.