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A member asked:
Is sebum contagious in anyway?
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No: Sebum, the oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands, is in no way an infectious substance. We all make it. If that is truly what you are describing then i feel comfortable saying not to worry.
Answered 12/31/2014
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Nope: It's just a nuisance secretion from the skin.
Answered 8/2/2013
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