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Myth
#1: Facial blemishes are caused by
dirt. If you believe this acne myth,
and wash your skin hard and frequently, you can actually make
your acne worse. Acne is not caused by dirt or surface skin
oils what you may have seen in commercials, pores do not get
blocked from the top down. Although excess oils, dead skin
and a day's accumulation of dust on the skin looks unsightly,
they should not be removed by hand scrubbing. Far from preventing
acne, frequent washing may actually irritate pores and cause
them to become clogged. A washcloth can add even more irritation.
The best bet is to wash very gently with bare hands, and only
wash twice a day.
Myth #2: Is
acne caused by diet. Extensive scientific studies have
not found a connection between diet and acne. In other words,
food does not cause acne. Not chocolate. Not french fries.
Not pizza. Nonetheless, some people insist that certain
foods affect their acne. In that case, avoid those foods.
Besides, eating a balanced diet always makes sense. However,
according to the scientific evidence, if acne is being treated
properly, there's no need to worry about food affecting
the acne.
Myth
#3: Is acne caused by stress.
The ordinary stress of day-to-day living is not an important
factor in acne. Severe stress that needs medical attention
is sometimes treated with drugs that can cause acne as a
side effect. If you think you may have acne related to a
drug prescribed for stress or depression, you should consult
your physician.
Myth
#4: Acne is just a cosmetic disease. Yes, acne does affect
the way people look and is not otherwise a serious threat
to a person’s physical health. However, acne can result
in permanent physical scars--plus, acne itself as well as
its scars can affect the way people feel about themselves
to the point of affecting their lives.
Myth
#5: You just have to let acne run its course. The truth
is, acne can be cleared up. If the acne products you have
tried haven’t worked, consider
seeing a dermatologist for your acne. With the products
available today, there is no reason why someone has to endure
acne or get acne scars.
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