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Evolutionary biologist explains why humans uniquely get acne

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Humans are uniquely susceptible to acne due to a combination of evolutionary factors and modern lifestyle choices. Unlike other animals, humans possess oily skin and have lost most of their body fur, which can trap oils and dead skin cells. Furthermore, contemporary diets, often high in processed foods and sugars, are believed to exacerbate acne development. AI

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Evolutionary biologist explains why humans uniquely get acne

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Scott Travers, Contributor ·

    Humans Are The Only Animals That Get Acne — An Evolutionary Biologist Explains Why

    Why do humans get acne when other animals almost never do? An evolutionary biologist explains how oily skin, lost fur and modern diets made the pimple ours.

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