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Hi docs, would tissue/bio oil block my facial pores and cause acne?

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Dr. Edwin Ishoo answered

Oil: Yes. Any heavy oils sitting on the skin long enough will block the pilosebaceous glands leading to comedone formation with or without hyperkeratosis.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/2/2016

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A member asked:

Hi docs, would tissue/bio oil block my facial pores and cause acne?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edwin Ishoo answered

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

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