Where Can You Get Acne?

Where Can You Get Acne? 

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Common Areas Where Acne Appears

Acne isn’t just confined to the face—it can affect various parts of your body. While facial acne is the most common, acne can appear on the chest, back, shoulders, and even the arms. At Dermis Advanced Skin Care in Ottawa, we treat acne in all its forms, helping our patients achieve clear, smooth skin regardless of where it appears.

Face

The face is the most common area for acne to develop, often affecting areas like the forehead, cheeks, and chin. This is due to the high concentration of sebaceous glands that produce oil, which can clog pores and lead to breakouts.

For effective treatment, we offer a variety of facial acne treatments, including laser acne treatments, chemical peels, and acne facials.

Back

Back acne, or “bacne,” is common and can be just as frustrating as facial acne. The back has many sebaceous glands, and sweat combined with tight clothing can lead to clogged pores and breakouts. Laser treatments and microneedling are effective solutions for treating back acne.

Chest

Chest acne can be triggered by a variety of factors, including sweat, tight clothing, or even certain skincare products. It’s often more common in individuals who are active or prone to sweating. Acne facials and laser acne treatments can help treat chest acne and reduce future breakouts.

Shoulders and Arms

Shoulders and arms are common areas for acne to develop, especially in individuals who work out frequently or wear tight clothing. The skin on these areas tends to have more oil glands, which makes it prone to breakouts. We offer effective treatments for shoulder and arm acne, including laser therapy and chemical peels.

How to Prevent Acne in All Areas

Prevention is key when it comes to acne. Regardless of where acne appears, it’s important to:

• Cleanse your skin regularly.
• Wear loose, breathable clothing.
• Avoid touching your face or affected areas to prevent bacteria transfer.

If acne is affecting your skin in areas beyond your face, schedule a consultation at Dermis Advanced Skin Care, where we can help you with tailored acne treatments for all areas of your body.

At Dermis Advanced Skin Care, we always recommend Medical Grade Skin Care Products to address acne.  These products may be effective on their own or may be used to augment in-office skin treatments such as Chemical Peels, Medical Facials, or Laser Acne treatments.

Several factors may influence the decision as to which treatment is selected.  Factors such as cost, time, convenience, skin type and previous acne treatments in Ottawa are all important.  A personal consultation with our experienced skin care team can help determine which treatment or combination of treatments is appropriate.

Come in for a personalized consultation and see what a positive difference customized treatments can make for your active acne.