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I never touch my face or pop pimples. i touched a pimple by accident, it didnt pop & i used a hand sanitizer wipe right after but can the bacteria from the pimple spread onto my hand and than other things i touch?
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Repeat question. No significant health risk. Re-read previous replies.
Answered 9/18/2023
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