In my early twenties when I noticed a few bumps on the back of my shoulder, I almost thought it was an allergic reaction to fabric or food. It was only after a few days, while talking to a friend, I realised that she faced the same issue and it’s not a certain skin inflammation but body acne. Yes, I was naive enough to think that those pesky zits only make the facial skin miserable. Ladies, if you think there’s no other area except for the face where breakouts may pop up, you’re in for a surprise.
What Is Body Acne? And Its Causes?
Well, no rocket science there, acne occurring on other body areas, except for face, is called body acne. “Back acne is the most common form of body acne followed by chest, shoulders and buttocks. Yes, even I flinched a little at buttock acne but I am saving the topic for another discussion!
Can Retinol Be An Effective Solution?
The answer is yes, just like acne on face can be dealt with using retinoid creams, body acne can also be handled with this ingredient. “Retinoids are indeed an effective solution but not the only solution. They are an essential part of acne treatment. They work in collaboration with other ingredients like salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin,” explains Dr Reddy. So, the answer is that using retinol-based products made for topical application can help clear up body acne as well.
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