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Im 17 and when i scratch my skin i get spots essily, is it because of my acne?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Acne: Your spots and your acne are unrelated.. You may have a condition known as dermatographia which causes your skin to break out every time you scratch

Answered 5/30/2014

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A member asked:

Im 17 and when i scratch my skin i get spots essily, is it because of my acne?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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