• female
• 25 Years
• 29/04/2022

what causes back acne in females

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 4+ Yrs

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Hormonal changes, genetics, inadequate cleansing, friction from clothing or accessories

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