Acne are common issues for most people, but for others, it can be a major problem. Roughly one-quarter of men and half of women deal with facial acne at some point, but 1/3 of them will also struggle with acne on their bodies.
Acne spots in different zones related to different health problems. It looks really interesting to understand the signals from your body internal organs.
You surely want to try this and here’s what your body acne might be telling you.
Zone 1: Hormones
If you see acne on the neck, they might be the indication that your hormones (adrenal glands) are in overdrive. They may be because of extra sugar intake or due to stress. Try to avoid that greasy or oily hair frequently touches that area and also try not to wear shirts with tight collars.
Zone 2 & 3: Stress
Acne on the shoulder could mean that you are overstressed, sensitive and vulnerable. There might be other reasons link your handbag strap or some other office or laptop bag, creating some friction against the skin.
Zone 4: Digestive System
Are you wearing clothes made from polyester or nylon? These fabrics are not considered ads breathable clothes. Had you recently got any treatment for fungal infections?
If all the above is not the case with you then the acne on the chest might point towards your digestive troubles. It can be a poor diet, having excessive spice food, bad eating habits or regularly drinking too many cold beverages.
Zone 5 & 6: Vitamin Levels
You can easily get keratosis pilaris on the arms since skin is coarser in this area. This appears as small spots that give skin a rough, goose-bumpy appearance. Keratosis pilaris is caused by poor circulation and overproduction of dead cells at the hair follicle. Try to treat it with regular exfoliation and moisturizers containing salicylic acid. If the problem persists despite this, it could be a sign of how efficiently your body is receiving and utilising vitamins from your diet.
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Zone 7: Blood Sugar Levels
There are very few oil glands in this area, making stomach acne a rarer complaint. High blood sugar or tight fitted clothes might be the reason for cropping up zits in this area..
Zone 8: Hygiene or STDs
Utterly painful and pretty difficult to clear up because of this area’s high moistness factor, crotch or pelvic acne could crop up because of ingrown hairs from waxing or shaving. Then again, poor personal hygiene might play a role. More worryingly though, it could be warts or the symptom of an STD (especially if the spots itch, ooze or don’t show any signs of improvement after 3-4 days).
Zone 9 & 10: Skin Sensitivities or Allergies
Acne on the thighs and upper legs often comes up as a reaction to body lotions, shower gels, laundry detergent, fabric softener or dryer sheets. On the lower legs, there is the added factor of ingrown hair post-shaving or waxing. It’s best treated with a body wash that has salicylic acid (BHA) or glycolic acid (AHA) and a light, non-comedogenic moisturizer.
Zone 11 & 12: Nervous and Digestive Systems
This is the most common body area for acne and frequent reasons include allergies, excessive sweating, not showering after exercise, friction from athletic gear, clothes that are too tight and not breathable, backpack straps, irritation because of hair or body care products, reaction to laundry detergent, fabric softener or dryer sheets. If you have ruled out all these, evaluate whether your diet is loaded with fried and high calorie foods or you aren’t getting enough sleep… both could be contributing elements.
Zone 13 & 14: Digestive System
This is the most common area for acne. Acne on this body area usually includes allergies, excessive sweating and not taking showers after exercise. It can also be from friction from athletic gear, tight clothes, and backpack straps. Sometimes people get irritated because of the body or hair care products. If you think that none of the above is true for you, then carefully examine that whether your diet is loaded with high calorie and fried foods? Not getting enough sleep might be the reason.
So the next time you break out on the back or shoulders, look to your body map: your skin is probably trying to communicate on behalf of the internal organs. However, do remember that, as with all medical issues, it is always best to see your doctor or dermotologist for a proper prognosis. I am not a doctor or a medical practitioner and this is just a general guide to head you off in the right investigative direction – just because you break out on the stomach doesn’t always mean you have high blood sugar!
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