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What causes pimples in the back? and how to treat them?
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Acne: Pimples on the back are usually related to acne . Acne comes as a result of over active oil glands , excessive dead skin cells with proliferation of a certain bacteria on the skin leading to blockage of skin pores leading to black heads and pimples.
Answered 9/29/2016
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