How to Get Rid of Chest Acne for Good, According to a Dermatologist

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Chest breakouts are caused by the same condition that affects the face, acne vulgaris. “Regardless of location, the root causes of acne are excess oil and dead skin cells, which clog the pore leading to P. acnes bacteria overgrowth and inflammation,” said New York City dermatologist and RealSelf contributor Sejal Shah, MD. Check out these surprising home remedies for acne.

There’s a chance it’s not acne: Visit a dermatologist to confirm that the pimples you’re seeing are actually caused by acne. Here’s a list of seven skin conditions that look like acne but aren’t. According to Dr. Mazloom, other skin conditions that sometimes appear on the chest, can look like acne. Pityrosporum folliculitis—caused by yeast taking up residence in the hair follicle—can look like acne but isn’t. Dr. Mazloom added, “Isolated chest acne is uncommon. However, certain conditions such as acne fulminans and acne conglobata, which are subtypes of acne can commonly present with acne eruption on the chest. Also medications such as high-dose intravenous or oral corticosteroids, and certain chemotherapy drugs can cause acneiform eruptions commonly on the chest and back.”

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