Acne is caused when pores on the body get clogged. Most commonly, acne is found on the face but can also occur on the back, shoulders, neck and chest. Although largely a problem in adolescence, it affects adults too. Mainly during adolescence, although it can happen any time, hormones increase the production of a waxy substance …

Salicylic acid has been used to treat acne for years. Read on if you have not heard of it, or do not know how it works.

Sold over the counter, Salicylic acid acne treatments are usually safe unless it is used with other chemical acne treatments. In that case, it may cause more skin irritations.

Reading the instructions on the bottle …