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can you get acne or zits from a cat ?
We have had a kitten and it seems that ever since we've had her my teenage sons (even me) have been starting to get zits on our face, chest and back. might be a coincidence and something we ate or sunscreen we use but is it possible that it might be the cat? could it be we have an allergy that manifests itself in the form of acne ? We also have parrot, chickens, geese and 4 large dogs and no one has ever had bad skin.
7 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Maybe- if your cat is really dusty dirty, and rubs your face, thus transferring dirt and bacteria that gets down into your pores...
Play it safe and bathe your cat with warm water and a little pet shampoo.
- Anonymous5 years ago
Dry and/or greasy skin due to poor oil composition of the skin. Thick greasy oils clog pores, lack of oil leads to dryness and irritation. You need thin oils to moisturize while dissolving and clearing gunk in your poors. Try fish oil or seafood. 2 tsp fish oil a day or 4 servings of seafood a week. Stick it out for at least 2 months; it will take a long time to replace all your oil. Any effect after 1-2 days is temporary or random; so even if it makes you break out a little at first, you haven't given it a full try yet.
In the short term you can wash and moisturize well, but that will only go so far. Plus excessive washing can be drying and excessive moisturizing can be clogging. Use a small amount of a light moisturizer, made with oil not jelly or grease. Often that means soybean oil or mineral oil. Mineral oil means mined from the ground. So soybean oil is usually better, though mineral oil won't cause too much harm. Clean with soap and water, not a harsh acne cleanser. Even then they only work so well. So you really need the seafood.
Antibiotics aren't really good for bacteria long term, they'll come back in force after. Short term they may help. After you get off them find some kefir with acidophilus listed first or 2nd to replace the friendly bacteria they destroyed. Studies show less illness when you have these bacteria, even outside the stomach in places such as the lungs and elsewhere. You want friendly bacteria to fill the void when the antibiotics stop, not harmful ones.
In the short term you might also try 100,000+ iu retinol vitamin A (a megadose, and too much for normal use) or one of the acne drugs that is similar to retinol vitamin A. It's some minor harm to your organs, but it helps against bacteria on your skin. At least it doesn't have the other long term drawbacks to your skin that antibiotics and many scrubs do.
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Source(s): https://bitly.im/aM02I - 1 decade ago
I've never heard of people getting acne from a cat . However I know that dander in their coats can cause an allergic reaction in some people but it takes the form of itching, runny nose and eyes watering. I know that some types of sunscreen can cause allergic reactions, likewise certain foods. I hope it doesn't put you off your cat because if she's lived with you from kittenhood she's practically part of your family.
Source(s): My cousin is allergic to cat hair but she still likes cats, ditto my friend's husband. - How do you think about the answers? You can sign in to vote the answer.
- 1 decade ago
The cat cannot possibly give you acne or zits.
First of all, acne and zits are not contagious, its not a disease.
Secondly, you can't catch anything (diseases) from other animals, (except rabies from a dog) because they have a different genetic code and body system.
In your case, it is a total coincidence.
Hope this helped!
- 1 decade ago
Maybe if the cat licks your face or something like that. Cat's mouths are very dirty.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
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