Can You Catch Acne?
No one wants acne.
Or, if you’ve just started breaking out, you may be wondering why.
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Where does acne come from?
Is it possible to catch acne from someone else?
you could touch, hug, and kiss someone with acne without fear of catching the skin disorder.
You won’t develop pimples because it’s possible for you to’t catch acne.
Acne is an incredibly common skin problem.
Nearly every person will develop some level of acne at some point in their lives.
But the origination of your acne?
P. acnes are bacteria that are routinely present on the skin.
P. acnes are generally harmless.
The bacteria irritate the pore lining, creating redness and inflammation.
of acne doesn’t appear that quickly.
There are other skin problems that can cause pimplesand acne-like rashes.
Acne isn’t passed from person to person, but other types of rashes can be.
Let the medical professionals tell you exactly what’s going on with your skin.
Although there is no cure for acne, it can be treated.
If your acne is mild, try anover-the-counter treatmentfirst.
Your healthcare provider can help you develop a successful acne treatment plan.
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