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A member asked:

There seems to be lots of acne all over my upper back, im curious to know why? is it common? is there any thing i could do to self treat it?

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Avoidance: This location is where the shampoo suds comes in contact which can trigger an acne like reaction. Sometimes just avoiding shampoos with parabens will help. That chemical is a common preservative in shampoos but can irritate skin in some people.

Answered 8/25/2020

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