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I know that your diet can impact the smell of your acne but today i noticed a pimple on my face had a fishy smell but i haven't eaten any seafood???

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Because: Odors are often triggered by the creation of gasses by germs involved in the pimple, not what you ate.

Answered 5/12/2021

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A member asked:

I know that your diet can impact the smell of your acne but today i noticed a pimple on my face had a fishy smell but i haven't eaten any seafood???

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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