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Can exercise help with acne ?
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May be: Try washing your face frequently with soap and water. Keep exercising, it is good for you even if does not help with acne.
Answered 12/5/2014
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Coud help or hurt: Exercising is part of a healthy stress reducing lifestyle, which is good acne wise. But if you exercise vigorously and sweat vigorously, this can irritate already inflamed skin as you might find in those suffering from more severe acne.
Answered 10/31/2015
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