I've had so many patients come to me recently asking for help with their body acne. But is it body acne or folliculitis? Watch this video to hear me explain the difference, plus my tips for how to treat it. There are also some great affordable drugstore acne skincare products you can try. Just remember to ALWAYS consult with a dermatologist for severe acne. Tell me your favorite body acne treatments in the comments!

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:36 What Causes Body Acne
02:29 Treatments
03:31 Behavioral Modifications
05:39 Product Recommendations
05:56 Benzoyl Peroxide
09:10 Retinoids
11:16 Salicylic Acid
12:16 Aluminum Chloride
13:08 When to See a Dermatologist

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DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician. Some of the links in this description may be affiliate links (marked with *). Affiliate links help support my YouTube channel so I can continue to create fun, informational skincare videos for you. Thanks for watching!