Acne Myths
When you have skin problems, it is often difficult to decide which treatments might work and which ones are just old wives tales. There are a number of published myths that someone needs to dispel.
Myth No. 1 - Diet Is The Cause Of Acne
Wrong -- you have probably heard that sodas, chocolate and fatty foods are the cause of acne. This is false. Studies have proven that the single item in your diet that can aggravate your acne is iodized salt. Diet is completely unrelated to acne outbreaks. Continue to eat the foods you love to eat. If you suspect that something you consume is affecting your acne, what you are likely seeing is a food allergy. Discuss this withyour health care provider immediately.
Myth No. 2 - Only Teenagers Get Acne
This is not true either. Twenty percent of all babies have an episode of acne. Five percent of all ladies over 40 still are troubled with acne problems and probably will until menopause. At the same age, one percent of men still have some acne problem.
Myth No. 3 - Lack Of Hygiene Causes Acne
Many of you will have heard that lack of good hygiene cause acne. Actually, it does not. Usually those with acne actually over wash their faces in the attempt to rid themselves of the blemishes. This isn't a good idea as it can irritate the acne.
Acne is the result of an overproduction of body oils that stop up the pores and no amount of washing or cleaning can modify that. Also acne sufferers think that lying in the sun will benefit this skin condition by drying out the excess oils. Unfortunately, the suns rays do nothing for your skin accept cause wrinkles. And potentially lead to skin cancer.
If you are using antibiotic medication to help clear up your acne, once the problem is gone, do not stop using the medication. Many people feel that is okay to stop when they cannot see any reason to take it after the blemishes have cleared. This is incorrect. You must never stop taking any kind of medication without your doctor's agreement. Stopping the medication before its time could easily cause it to come right back.
Miscellaneous Myths
Other odd myths that some people still believe include:
* Sex causes acne -- wrong. * Stress causes acne -- this too is incorrect although stress has been known to make acne worse. * There is a cure for acne -- sorry but that one is not correct either.
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