Why Do Humans Get Acne, and Is it Unique to Us? Here’s What to Know

Photo credit: Freepik. Article by Sara Novak. Discover – January 29, 2026.

It can happen when you’re an adolescent and when you’re an adult, but no matter when acne rears its ugly head, it can be stressful and make you feel self-conscious. While acne is largely a human-specific disease, dogs and cats can develop forms of acne, too. […]

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