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What doc mean when i said i had oral sex & got acne after that.doc said"ur act may have kicked ur testosterone into overdrive & made ur acne flare ?

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Doc wrong: Oral sex does not cause acne. Sex activity does not effect testosterone or any other hormone.

Answered 12/30/2012

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