Q: Is acne contagious? Can I catch from kissing or a handshake?

A: Acne is not an infection in the true sense of the word. Acne and blemishes are not a contagious disease, transmitted by microbes, that one person can catch from another. The bacteria that are involved are normal inhabitants of the skin that become troublesome only when favorable conditions permit them to multiply excessively in the follicles. So you don't need to fear that you will develop acne if you touch, share food with, or kiss someone who has it. Read more of this post