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Im off accutane. can you relapse with acne if you get bacteria such as feces or urine on your dry hands if you have minor cuts from hand washing?

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Dr. Gustavo Diaz answered

Depends: Acne bacteria is different from the bacteria in urine or feces. Anyway, it is a good idea to always wash your hands. Hope this helps.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/18/2016

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A member asked:

Im off accutane. can you relapse with acne if you get bacteria such as feces or urine on your dry hands if you have minor cuts from hand washing?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gustavo Diaz answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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