A member asked:

If i have pimples on my back and i sleep on the pillow and i put my face on it,willd the pimples transfer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

No. Listen.: You are a grown man now and your acne needs to be managed. You will probably do okay with topical benzoyl peroxide plus a course of an oral antibiotic. Ignore all "pop" advice. You did nothing to cause your acne

Answered 2/7/2021

2.4k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

If i have pimples on my back and i sleep on the pillow and i put my face on it,willd the pimples transfer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

How come when I try to sleep and put my head on my pillow, I hear a noise?

A member asked:

I like my head to be elevated when I sleep. Can sleeping with too many pillows cause back problems?

A member asked:

I sleep in a recliner because of my reflux but recently started putting a pillow behind my lower back and behind my head.... is that causing me to be propped up too much and possibly make it worse?

A member asked:

What causes severe all over headaches, especially in the very top of the head accompanied by excruciating neck pain and stiffness on both sides and the base of the back of the neck causing too much pain to lay your head on pillow for sleep?

A member asked:

My two pinky fingers get numb when i sleep on my back with a pillow under my head. What could be the reason?Thank you.

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

Is it possible to get acne from sleeping on dirty pillow ? Or touching each other's face's when that other person has acne?

I have recently started sleeping late like 5 or 6am but I still have atleast 8 hours sleep, my face has started to have a lot of pimples is this why?

What is the best cream for my itchy more pimples in my face?i am also breastfeed mom. What is the best vitamins for me i can't having good sleeping at night.im so stressful..plss help me po..thanks?

I put castor oil on my and i slept with it for one hour i woke up having acne all over the side of my face;the oil stuck on the pillow\; please help?

My 17 month old likes to sleep with her head on our fluffy pillow? Worried about it affecting her spine or growth... should I stop it or is it ok?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?