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Is it possible to get acne from sleeping on dirty pillow ? or touching each other's face's when that other person has acne?

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Dr. Swati Avashia answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

No: Acne is not contagious. It is caused by overproduction of oil, build-up of bacteria in the skin, and irregular skin turnover. It can be triggered by hormones, certain medications, and, maybe, certain foods (dairy or carbohydrate rich).

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Answered 12/26/2018

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