Acne Myths & Treatments

Hey buds,

Today I received a mail from a social group to which I am subscribed to.

I came to know some acne facts. Thought to share it with You. Here it goes. . ... ..

Acne myths busted, facts uncovered, and treatment advised!

 

Top 10 Acne Myths

1. Acne is not caused by dirt. Acne is caused by hormones; mainly androgen 

and their effect on the oil glands in the skin. More specifically acne is caused by 

a disorder in the pilosebaceous units. The pilosebaceous units are found all over 

your entire body with the exception of the feet, lips and hands.

The majority of the pilosebaceous units are found on the chest, neck and face. 

In regards to whiteheads and blackheads the best treatment for these is 

consistent cleansing every night. 

Whiteheads and blackheads are not caused by dirt either so the consistent cleansing 

is to keep the dead skin cells sloughed off the blackheads and whiteheads.

2. Acne is for everyone; not just teenagers. Since acne is caused by hormones 

and their effect on oil glands in the skin it can affect adults as well as teenagers

 because adults have hormones too.

3. Treat the whole face not just the spot where the acne is. 

The acne that is showing is just a symptom of the underlying problem 

which is within the skin and the oil glands.

4. French fries, chocolate and other certain foods do not cause acne.

 Acne is caused by hormones; mainly androgen and their effect on the 

oil glands in the skin therefore food could not have anything to do with 

causing acne or acne breakouts.

5. Make-up is not the cause of acne; however avoid heavy make-up 

when sweating or working out. While make-up does not directly cause 

acne it is a very good idea to avoid heavy make-up period when you are 

sweating or working out. 

6. Tanning and sun exposure does not cure your acne. 

The myth that oily skin causes acne therefore drying out your skin 

will make the acne go away is not accurate. 

Tanning oftentimes does make people feel better about themselves 

and their skin that may be one of the reasons people feel acne is treated 

through tanning and sun exposure.

7. Scrubbing and exfoliating your skin will not make the acne go away. 

Acne is not caused by dirt; therefore scrubbing your face raw to get rid of dirt 

will only irritate your already sensitive skin.

8. One of the acne myths is that stress can cause acne in a roundabout way.

9. While acne is not curable it is treatable.

10. There is no proof that toothpaste applied to acne will treat the acne and make it go away.

Top 5 Acne Treatments:

 1.Benzoyl Peroxide is commonly used in treating mild cases of acne. 

 2.Differin which comes in the form of a gel or a cream.

 3.Accutane is a prescription acne medication that is used for very extreme cases of acne. 
 4.Tazarotene cream.

 5.Retin A and Retin A micro.

But to Keep skin Healthy I suggest the 3 basic Rules!!
(A) Eat Right
(B) Water, Water & Water
(C) Some Exercise


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With Loads of Luv

~Monu~