This is pure speculation, so take what I say with a grain of salt. I always saw acne as a result of our loss of hair in some places. Oil might keep hair healthy in chimps, but if there is no hair, it just collects on the skin, combines with dirt, and clogs pores.
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Reply to Do chimps get acne? by shibbster
This is pure speculation, so take what I say with a grain of salt. I always saw acne as a result of our loss of hair in some places. Oil might keep hair healthy in chimps, but if there is no hair, it just collects on the skin, combines with dirt, and clogs pores.