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A member asked:
What would cause acne on chest and back all of a sudden? i've never had it before.
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One of many thoughts: Consider heat/sweat, hormones, stress, new soap/detergent/fabric softener/lotions. Rule these out first. If no help, try a salicylic acid body wash with an exfoliating brush daily. If this does not help, might need to talk to your doc about other medical options such as oral antibiotics, oral birth control pills, or other prescription topical creams/gels you could use.
Answered 10/24/2017
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