Body Acne: Causes, Prevention, and Management with Dermatologist Dr. Shefali Trasi - Video
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Overview
In this video, Dr. Shefali Trasi, Dermatologist from Mumbai, explains everything you need to know about body acne—its causes, prevention, and management. Body acne, also called truncal acne, commonly affects the back, chest, shoulders, upper arms, and even buttocks. Hormonal changes during puberty or periods, combined with lifestyle factors like heavy hair oils, high-dairy diets, or excessive sweating, can trigger clogged pores and breakouts.
Dr. Trasi shares dermatologist-backed tips to prevent and manage body acne: shower right after workouts, wear loose cotton clothes, avoid greasy lotions, and choose gentle, non-comedogenic body washes. Also, rinsing shampoo and conditioner properly helps reduce pore blockages. With the right care and habits, body acne can be controlled effectively, keeping your skin clearer and healthier.
She answers the following questions:
1) What is body Acne? Why is it a concern?
2) What are the common Causes of Body Acne?
3) How to manage body acne?
Speakers
Dr. Shefali Trasi Nerurkar MBBS, M.D (Dermatology, Venerology and Leprology). She is dermatologist from Mumbai, Maharashtra. She is extensively trained in dermato-surgeries and skilled in a wide range of operative skin procedures, from mole excisions to advanced vitiligo and nail surgeries.