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Does e vitamin cause acne or make it worse?

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Dr. Ellen Turner answered

Specializes in Dermatology

No.: Vitamin e does not cause or worsen acne but it is not advisable to use on open sores such as a pimple because it can cause hypersensitivity and allergy in some rare instances.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 5/22/2017

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