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Can a pimple cause Goretex to be infected?

December 14, 2014
Asked By:superv in Philippines, PH

I had rhinoplasty a year ago. So far so good but I have thus irrational fear of getting zits on my nose. Can an ordinary pimple cause goretex to be infected?

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