7 Myths about Acne

7 Myths about Acne

Do you think you have known enough as to how to deal with your acne? You may be amazed that some of the things you already know about the causes is nothing more than a myth. I encourage you read on to find out some of these myths.

• Eating chocolate causes acne: This argument is unfounded and false. Research has shown that acne appearance is in no way affected by chocolate consumption; rather studies suggested that it boost the level of serotonin in the brain that produces a calming effect and stability. The fact is that chocolate contains about one-third anti-oxidants adults require for healthy living. Anti-oxidants help unclog pores.

• Dirt causes acne: Acne is not caused by dirt. This misconception probably comes from the fact that blackheads looks like dirt filling the openings of the pores of the skin. The black spot is not dirt but oxidized keratin. Built-up oils in the skin could cause blockage of these pores and could be reduced with standard washing of the face.

• Acne is transmittable: Have you heard some people say things like “You will contact acne if you play with her”, “Don’t kiss her, you could contact the disease”. These are all myth. Acne is not contagious in any way.

• Sexual activity causes acne: Would you believe that too? This is untrue. Sexual activities are not in any way connected to acne disease. The only relation with sex is in its prevalence in males than in females. During puberty, an increase in male sex hormone called androgens causes the glands to get larger and produce more sebum. For some female, acne is predominant during menstrual cycle.

• Only teenagers get acne: This is fallacy. Although the disease is more common among teenagers because of puberty, it is not entirely a teenage disease, it frequently continues into adulthood. Some individual will continue to suffer it well over their thirties, forties and beyond. Taking a proactive measure towards treating the disease is highly recommended.

• Oily skin causes acne: This is untrue. Acne develops as a result of blockage in follicle and formation of a plug of keratin and sebum. Whiteheads are the direct result of skin pores becoming clogged with sebum, a rather naturally occurring oil and dead skin cells.

• It will go own its own: Many people have been made to believe that someday the acne on their skin will go on its own. This is also wrong. It has to be treated for it to go. The challenge of sufferers of this disease is getting the right treatment. Many have spent several dollars to find a lasting solution to this disgusting skin infection to no avail.

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