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Can germx/hand sanitizer cure acne? or in other words, get rid of acne? such as blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, etc..?

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No: A good regimen of daily skin care under the supervision of your doc or dermatologist may. However, there are no simple fixes such as this. They are myths.

Answered 7/2/2018

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