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Why Humans Are The Only Animals That Get Acne
Original: Humans Are The Only Animals That Get Acne — An Evolutionary Biologist Explains Why
An evolutionary biologist, writing in Forbes, explains that acne appears to be uniquely human, and explores why our species alone suffers from it. The piece examines possible evolutionary explanations for a condition so common in humans yet essentially absent in other animals, and why natural selection has not eliminated it despite its prevalence, particularly during adolescence.
Why now: The surprising claim that acne is uniquely human makes for an intriguing science story that resonates with anyone who has had acne.
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