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Can masturbation or watching porn cause acne?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 18 years old. and I watch porn films daily. While I watch porn, my face skin starts irritating, and after masturbation develops acne. Can masturbation or watching porn cause acne? What should I do?

Hello,

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Well as it is a puberty period so acne is very common at this age. Masturbation does cause hormonal changes which lead to acne formation. Pimple is somewhat hormonal and due to oily skin

1. Do not use hair oil and any sticky cream on your face.

2. Avoid oily food, chocolate, and milk products.

3. Avoid dust, and use sunscreen (above 30 sun protection factor).

4. Any cream does not rub it on the face.

5. Do not use any steroid creams.

6. Continue treatment for at least one month.

7. Face wash or soap is not a treatment and is not very useful.

8. Do not touch acne and avoid pressing it.

For treatment

Clindamycin (Clintop, Facelin, Clear gel) is more preventive and curative so I suggest patients use it all over the face in the morning

Adapalene gel (Adalene, Differin) I suggest you use it over acne at night.

Tablet. Doxy (Doxycycline) 100 mg once a day.

I suggest taking medication after consulting a specialist. I hope I have cleared all your doubts.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team
Published At August 29, 2023
Reviewed AtDecember 11, 2023

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