Understand Acne Myths &
Fight Pimples & Blemish today
As they say, "The truth is out there!"
Well, fact is, so are the acne myths.
Begin with the right acne treatment steps first:
Public awareness about the truths of acne has been heavily clouded by common misconceptions, or myths.
By separating fact from fake, we can prevent these little seeds of misinformation from becoming a bigger skin problem.
Some of the most common myths are found below.
The more familiar you are with acne myths, the more you can do to
fight it.
Acne Can Be Cured
Not yet...but don't lose
hope. Acne can be prevented and controlled with continued daily use
of the right acne products and remedies.
And remember this: Even if your blemishes go away, your acne is not
cured. It's important to be diligent about your treatment plan, even
after your skin is clear.
Sun Exposure is good for Acne
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However, a sun tan is actually skin damage. Sun exposure causes irritation which can make acne worse.
The sun is a short-term band-aid which will often bite back with more acne in the weeks following exposure.
Masturbation or sex causes acne
Quite the
opposite! Masturbation or sex helps reduce your stress levels and
thereby diminishing the effects of stress on acne.
It's what you eat
Another one of those acne myths. All too many studies
have found no connection between diet and acne. Not chocolate, nor
French fries, nor pizza. If you happen to be one of the few who
actually are affected by a certain food, then don't eat it! As a
general rule, however, your body will always respond better to a
good diet and lots of water.
Poor Hygiene gives you acne
Acne is not
caused by dirt or surface skin oils. So frequent washing of your
face or body (more than twice a day) will not make your acne better.
In fact, if you wash your skin hard and too often, you can make your
acne worse.
The more stress you have, the more acne you
get
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Drugs that treat severe stress may have acne as a side effect, but stress itself is no big deal.
Your time is better spent determining the right course of acne treatment rather than feeling guilt about stress.
It's just a cosmetic condition
While acne does affect a
person's physical appearance, it can do more damage by affecting the
way a person feels about himself/herself, resulting in low self-esteem
or even depression. So even if it is "just acne", it should not be
treated lightly.
Let it run
its course, you'll grow out of it
One of the most dangerous
acne myths around. Regardless of your age, untreated acne can leave
permanent physical and emotional
scars. By taking the right actions and preventing acne from
occuring in the first place, there is no reason why someone has to
endure acne or get acne
scars.
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