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Acne Myths




Acne is one of the most common skin problem and there are many myths that are linked with the causes of acne. Most of the teen agers and young adults tend to suffer from acne as the body experiences lot of changes. Incorrect knowledge and improper attitude towards the causes of the acne gives birth to acne myths. It is extremely important to break myths about acne as these misconceptions can become causes of other skin problems.

Common Acne Myths

  • Poor hygiene causes acne: This is one of the most common myths about reasons of acne. Many parents tell their teen agers that accumulation of dirt and dust causes acne. They even state that kids and children who don't suffer from acne are very clean. So, sometimes teen ager and young adults wash their face aggressively and skin suffers from damages. But scientifically blackheads occurs as dead skin cells accumulates over the surface of the skin and clogs the pores. The best way to clean the face is to wash it off with some good cleanser or face wash and pat dry. You can apply anti-acne medication after that.


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  • Fast food causes acne: This myth is one of the oldest ones. Scientific research and study have proved that diet has no connection with the causes of acne. Fast foods like french fries, pizza, chocolate and burger are not the culprits that causing acne. But it definitely makes sense in cutting down in consuming these food items as they contribute to cardiovascular diseases and obesity.

  • Allow acne to run its way: This is another widespread misconception about acne. But the fact is you can clear acne. If the anti-acne products has failed to achieve your desired results, then you must consult dermatologists. With the improvement in technology, it has provided us with numerous acne treatment to get rid of acne completely.

  • Acne is infectious: Another popular myth about acne is that, it is contagious and on touching it can spread from one person to another. This is completely wrong notion about acne.

  • Stronger medicine, better results: In treating acne benzoyl peroxide works effectively. Most of the young adults thus believes if a small quantity of this topical medicine works effectively, then a large quantity will work faster. But, the reality speaks very much different from this notion. With a low dose working good, then large dose will do no good on your skin and it will be just waste of money.

  • Tan helps in clearing skin: A tan might temporarily cover up the redness caused by acne, but there is no scientific prove of this notion. On the other side, frequent tanning might contribute in developing irritated, dry and in some extreme cases burned skin. Thus, one must use hats, sunglasses and protective clothing when they were outdoor.

  • Squeezing acne helps in keeping skin clear: This myth to some extent is true, but this not applicable to severe types of acne. Squeezing sets the bacteria more deeper and the skin suffers from frequent acne outbreak.