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If your friend or someone you know has acne and you touch something that theyve touched can their acne spread to you?

Q: if your friend or someone you know has acne and you touch something that theyve touched can their acne spread to you?

: No, acne is not a contagious disease, check cdc.gov for transmissible diseases and ways of transmission.

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No, acne is not a contagious disease, check cdc.gov for transmissible diseases and ways of transmission.

Answered 6/12/2023

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A member asked:

If your friend or someone you know has acne and you touch something that theyve touched can their acne spread to you?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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