Acne Vulgaris on the Upper Back and Chest Induced by Moisturizer Overuse: A Brief Review of a Case
Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition often causing physical and emotional distress. We reported a case of 27-year-old female with rash and acne over the chest and upper back following continuous application of moisturizer. This case emphasizes the role of comedogenic moisturizers in acne develop...
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| description | Acne vulgaris is a common skin condition often causing physical and emotional distress. We reported a case of 27-year-old female with rash and acne over the chest and upper back following continuous application of moisturizer. This case emphasizes the role of comedogenic moisturizers in acne development or worsening by disrupting the skin’s natural barrier, especially on oily areas including the chest and upper back. We aim to highlight an underrecognized but significant factor in developing acne vulgaris resulting in psychosocial impact and morbidity. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-66e008ef6b3640568d83faa1774f2a772025-08-20T02:24:21ZengMDPI AGDermato2673-61792025-06-01521010.3390/dermato5020010Acne Vulgaris on the Upper Back and Chest Induced by Moisturizer Overuse: A Brief Review of a CaseFarnaz Azizi0Katie Sum1Nazanin Azizi2Howard I. Maibach3Department of Dermatology, Western University of Health and Science, Pomona, CA 91766, USADepartment of Dermatology, Western University of Health and Science, Pomona, CA 91766, USADepartment of Dermatology, University of California Medical School, San Francisco, CA 94143, USADepartment of Dermatology, University of California Medical School, San Francisco, CA 94143, USAAcne vulgaris is a common skin condition often causing physical and emotional distress. We reported a case of 27-year-old female with rash and acne over the chest and upper back following continuous application of moisturizer. This case emphasizes the role of comedogenic moisturizers in acne development or worsening by disrupting the skin’s natural barrier, especially on oily areas including the chest and upper back. We aim to highlight an underrecognized but significant factor in developing acne vulgaris resulting in psychosocial impact and morbidity.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-6179/5/2/10acne vulgarismoisturizerupper backoily skin |
| spellingShingle | Farnaz Azizi Katie Sum Nazanin Azizi Howard I. Maibach Acne Vulgaris on the Upper Back and Chest Induced by Moisturizer Overuse: A Brief Review of a Case Dermato acne vulgaris moisturizer upper back oily skin |
| title | Acne Vulgaris on the Upper Back and Chest Induced by Moisturizer Overuse: A Brief Review of a Case |
| title_full | Acne Vulgaris on the Upper Back and Chest Induced by Moisturizer Overuse: A Brief Review of a Case |
| title_fullStr | Acne Vulgaris on the Upper Back and Chest Induced by Moisturizer Overuse: A Brief Review of a Case |
| title_full_unstemmed | Acne Vulgaris on the Upper Back and Chest Induced by Moisturizer Overuse: A Brief Review of a Case |
| title_short | Acne Vulgaris on the Upper Back and Chest Induced by Moisturizer Overuse: A Brief Review of a Case |
| title_sort | acne vulgaris on the upper back and chest induced by moisturizer overuse a brief review of a case |
| topic | acne vulgaris moisturizer upper back oily skin |
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