This article about body acne is appealing for those interested about this topic is written by Bob D Jones

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Body acne is a horrible skin condition that affects both teenagers and adults. Body acne typically appears on the chest, back and buttocks. It also be present on most areas of the body. There are many contributing factors to what causes these blemishes, including stress and hormones.

Sweat and tight fitting clothing are common cause's body acne. Many physically active people are prone to body acne. Tight clothing made of material such as spandex can trap fluids against the skin. When the liquid mixes with the oils on the skin it can cause blockages in hair follicles and pores, which in turn causes acne. The severity of the acne can range from whiteheads to cystic acne.

Body acne can be treated very similar to facial acne, but this can be more difficult as some parts of the body are very hard to reach. Skin located anywhere else on the body, other than the face, is typically thicker and is much more susceptible to the friction caused by clothing and other tight fitting things. Body acne can be controlled by washing daily with salicylic acid based soap and always showering after heavy sweat.

You can also wipe the blemished area with a Benzyl peroxide or salicylic acid pad. Follow with a light body moisturizer if needed to help exfoliate skin while preventing it from drying out. Use a salicylic acid or Benzyl peroxide spot treatment on individual pimples at night if you feel that the daytime treatment is not adequate. Most dermatologists will prescribe a treatment for stubborn acne with a topical retinoid or a course of oral antibiotics.

Proper skin care is the key to preventing body acne.

To make sure you're exfoliating your entire body. Do not use regular soap. Buy some gentle body wash and a bath sponge with some texture to it. Wash thoroughly every day in those hard to reach places. Get a back scrubber to reach everywhere and use it daily. Keep in mind that you shouldn't need to scrape hard against your skin. Any sponge will usually exfoliate the top layer of your skin much better than your hands. Once you begin exfoliating properly, you'll probably notice results fast.

Cleaning your skin properly is very important to avoid body acne completely.