ACNE MYTHS: Are They True?

Posted by Admin | Posted in Acne Myths | Posted on 07-03-2012

Apart from the scientifically based facts about acne, there are several circulating acne myths relating to treatment and causes. Some acne myths have some truth in them though there explanation is irrelevant from the true cause of acne. For proper acne treatment and its prevention, then these misconceptions should be corrected first:

Myth 1. Sunbathing and tanning cures acne: tanning darkens the skin thus concealing the redness of the acne and leaving the skin dry and irritated. There is proven link between acne prevention and sun exposure, however, sunbathing and tanning can increase the risks of cancer and premature aging thus the skin needs to be protected using nonacnegenic or noncomedogenic sunscreen with SPF.

Myth 2. Greasy and fatty foods cause acne: there is no specific food type proven to cause acne, however in some people greasy and fatty food worsen the situation though they are not the cause of acne. They include seafood or milk.

Myth 3. Poor hygiene causes acne: the truth is that surface skin oils or dirt does not cause acne. Although dead skin, dust and excess oils make skin looks unsightly thus need to be removed through hand scrubbing.
Myth 4. Masturbation and sex can cause acne: this was mainly used in the 17th century and its main aim was to discourage people from engaging in sex before marriage. Masturbation and sex have no link to acne although testosterone can cause acne.

Myth 5. Squeezing the pimples makes them disappear quickly: this is a lie since it only makes the pimples less noticeable. On the other hand it makes them last for a longer period as it increases the spreading of bacteria through pushing oil and dead skin cells further into the skin. This can also cause permanent scars on the skin.

Myth 6. Acne is simply a cosmetic disease: acne has an effect on peoples look though it is not a threat to one’s health; however this might lead to formation of permanent scars thus affecting ones feeling for themselves to the point of having an effect their lives.

With all of these myths now understood. Do some further research on the best acne products to meet your needs.

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5 Responses to ACNE MYTHS: Are They True?

  1. Alice says:
    March 8, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    I have to admit that I have recently been considering sun bathing as a way to mask some blemishes that I’ve acquired recently as a result of a few acne break outs. I think it would be a much better solution for me to find some natural blemish removal remedies. I recently came across some web articles which described some natural remedies for warts, but I want something that is equally effective for acne blemishes.

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  2. Alejandra says:
    March 8, 2012 at 2:47 pm

    What about working around a deep fat fryer and having that get on your skin all day? Does that cause acne because it clogs the pores from the outside doesn’t it? If having poor hygiene doesn’t cause acne then why does cleaning the skin on a regular basis clear it up? All these things may not cause acne but they sure don’t help prevent it either.

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  3. Patrick says:
    March 9, 2012 at 7:23 am

    I would like to know if excessive consumption of alcohol can cause acne break outs. I have noticed that when I binge drink Rum, for instance, I tend to get some minor break outs of pimples over the course of the following two days. I wonder if this is due to an over abundance of toxins in my system which my body is trying to expel through the pores of the skin. It makes sense to me.

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  4. Melissa says:
    March 10, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    I think that some of the myths are true because I myself have tested them. Such as the food one, if I was menstruating and ate chocolate I would break out terribly and I knew it was the chocolate because I tested it with out the chocolate as well. And I think being around high levels of grease can cause a break out as well such as a fry cook.

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  5. Sharon says:
    March 11, 2012 at 2:55 pm

    I have been wondering about certain break outs that I have been getting as of late. It seems that every time I drink alcohol excessively, I tend to get a minor break out of acne. But when I abstain from alcohol, I do not get any break outs whatsoever. This leads me to believe that these break outs are a result of my body excreting the toxins from alcohol through the pores of my skin. I wonder if this is an accurate assessment?

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