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Does E Coli Infection Causes Acne?

First of all, I am a 21 year old male who has never dealt with acne. At the end of september I was infected with e coli. In the month of October, I had a bad breakout of acne only on my forehead and a little bit on the sides of my face. I am wondering if it might be related in any way.

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Thu, 4 Dec 2014
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Hello,

I understand your concern.

I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.

E. coli never causes acne.

P. acene is the causative agent involve in the pimple. It is a type of anaerobic infection which even do not respond to treatment of E.coli

It is the age of hormonal imbalance, so acene in this age is common.

I advice you to wash the face four to five times a day. You can take Tab. Doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for a week as and when required under your doctors guidance.


I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you.
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.
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Does E Coli Infection Causes Acne?

Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. E. coli never causes acne. P. acene is the causative agent involve in the pimple. It is a type of anaerobic infection which even do not respond to treatment of E.coli It is the age of hormonal imbalance, so acene in this age is common. I advice you to wash the face four to five times a day. You can take Tab. Doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for a week as and when required under your doctors guidance. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you. Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist.