What Is Acne The Role of Sebum (Skin Oil) in Acne Sebum is the scientific name for skin oil. Without skin oil, acne does not form. Excess skin oil can lead to clogged pores, growth of... January 16,2019

Body Acne Body Acne Is More Common Than You Think About half of people who have facial acne also have body acne. People simply do not notice it as much because clothes hide it from view. December 20,2018

Diet Caloric Intake and Acne Increased calories might increase skin oil production, and thus make acne worse. Is this why most "acne diets" tend to work in the short term when "bad" foods are eliminated and calories end up getting reduced? Perhaps. December 20,2018

Hormones Hormones and Acne - Testosterone and Estrogen An increase in androgens (male hormones present in both males and females) is necessary for acne development. This is why acne develops at puberty in both girls and boys. December 20,2018

Emotional/Psychological Acne Dysmorphia Acne dysmorphia is a rare but debilitating mental illness, linked to body dysmorphic disorder, and similar in psychiatric terms to Anorexia Nervosa. People with acne... December 23,2018

Adult Acne Adult Acne Adult acne affects 25% of adult men and 50% of adult women at some point. On this page, adult acne versus adult onset acne is explored, and treatment options for both men and women are presented. October 02,2018

Body Acne Back and Body Acne About half of people with facial acne have body acne. It occurs most often on the back, chest, and the back of the neck. Treatment is similar to treatment for facial acne, but since the skin of the body is tougher, it can usually handle a more aggressive treatment regimen. December 23,2018

Body Acne Neck Acne The skin on the back of the neck is thicker than facial skin. Acne in this area is treated similarly to acne on the face, but the tougher skin on the back of the neck can normally handle more aggressive treatment. December 23,2018

Body Acne Scalp Acne Greasy hair products can contribute to acne on the scalp. Avoid these products if you experience scalp acne. Treatment can include benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid,... August 31,2018

What Is Acne What Causes Acne? There are many potential causes of acne, including hormones, diet, vitamin deficiency, stress, evolutionary biology, and inflammation, amongst others. Science still does not know exactly, but some possibilities are explored. December 23,2018