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I have a small pimple on my chin & my finger touched the pimple when i was putting my shirt on. the pimple didnt pop but can the bacteria from the pimple spread to the rest of my hand & then to other things that i touch? i used hand sanitizer after?

Q: i have a small pimple on my chin & my finger touched the pimple when i was putting my shirt on. the pimple didnt pop but can the bacteria from the pimple spread to the rest of my hand & then to other things that i touch? i used hand sanitizer after?

: If there is no open area of the pimple, then no bacteria spreads.

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Dr. Barbara MacFarlane answered

If there is no open area of the pimple, then no bacteria spreads.

Answered 9/16/2023

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A member asked:

I have a small pimple on my chin & my finger touched the pimple when i was putting my shirt on. the pimple didnt pop but can the bacteria from the pimple spread to the rest of my hand & then to other things that i touch? i used hand sanitizer after?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Barbara MacFarlane answered

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