Acne Myths

January 28th, 2008 by admin Leave a reply »

Growing up pains. Yes indeed, the ugly zits or pimples are all part of your growing up and attaining puberty. So don’t hit the panic button and squeeze them when you spot these zits on your face. Instead be well informed about acne and look radiant again.

Innumerable people all across the world battle against Acne. Inevitably, there are a lot of myths associated with Acne.

Does Acne affect only Teens?

Is Acne more common in women than in men?

Is Acne a result of lifestyle.

These are some of the most frequently raised questions and thoughts.

Let us reason them out.

I am squeaky clean. I will not get acne!
Many people think that washing the skin often and scrubbing it vigorously will combat Acne. They are wrong. In fact it can aggravate the situation. The best way to avoid acne is to use a mild soap for washing and only two times in a day.

I said no to all the goodies in life. I will not get Acne!
Chocolate, French fries, Pizza are not responsible for acne; however it could result in other ailments. So be sensible about what you eat and try to get a balanced diet. It never did harm anyone!

I lead a stressful life. I will definitely get Acne!
If your job is causing you a lot of stress, you could have been prescribed some drugs, which in turn could have resulted in acne.

Acne is only skin deep. I don’t have to bother about it.
Though acne is only a cosmetic blemish, its implications are serious. It is vital to treat acme because it can leave scars that are permanent and also ridding yourself acne will leave you with a feel good factor and boost your confidence.

Ignore acne and let it be; it will vanish after running its course!
Nope. Try some acne products available over the counter; if there is no change in the stubborn acne, consult a skin specialist to combat acne. You don’t have to live with it.

I love makeup and use it quite regularly; I will surely get acne!

If you choose your beauty products with care, you may benefit from cosmetics. Cosmetics, which contain chemicals like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, are known to combat acne.

I am going to get a tan to get rid of acne!
The tan you acquire could well disguise the red spots for some time, but that is short lived. They become visible with the fading away of your tan. Avoid burning in the sun and use proper Sunscreen protection. Exposing your skin to harsh sunlight causes wrinkling and could probably lead to skin cancer.

I have a party next week. I am going to use extra dosage of the medication prescribed by my dermatologist to be rid of acne quickly!
No quick fix solutions for acne. Strictly follow instructions found on anti acne products. Else, it may have many side effects.

IMPORTANT: Remember, patience is the key to fight acne.

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