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I'm exercising because i'm overweight and i need to lose weight how can i prevent acne even if i sweat?

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Dr. Walter Futterweit answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Clogged sebac pores: It appears that you may over-exercise and sebum is blocked with excess perspiration

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Answered 5/6/2016

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