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Does masturbating cause acne?

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No: Enjoying your body isn't going to give you acne. If the benzoyl peroxide stuff you're using now isn't sufficient, your physician can clear you using prescription rx.

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/19/2015

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