Myths About Acne
Many of the problems faced by those trying to deal with acne are sources of misinformation about the cause of acne.
Although there are many effective sources of information about acne, these myths still exist and are passed on through word of mouth to those who unfortunately suffer from this disease.
Problems tend to escalate, rather than finding solutions and treatments to relieve symptoms. Unwise treatments based on these myths may produce fewer effective results and usually cause more damage to severe acne.
Given the impact of these myths on understanding general acne and specific treatments, it is wise to quickly understand some of the more common myths and use the truth about them to eliminate misinformation.
After this, we can continue to discuss what is the real cause of acne.
Myth 1: Everything is in your lifestyle.
If you create a list based on hundreds of theories and elements that are said to be related to the causes of acne, your list will never be complete.
With birth control pills, wrong diet, exposure to the sun or bacteria, people are constantly being misled to believe that if they only avoid certain things, their acne will suddenly disappear.
In other words, certain foods can make your existing acne worse. If you develop acne after eating a certain food, you should eliminate it from your diet.
However, any kind of food is not the cause of acne, but it may be the cause of exacerbation of existing acne.
In fact, in order to control your acne, you must understand the main effects that make your acne worse or worse, but chocolate and birth control pills, as well as other ridiculous villains listed on forums and community sites, they are not responsible for your acne problem.
Myth 2: Acne is Caused by Poor Hygiene
If dealing with acne is not difficult enough, it is generally believed that acne is actually caused by poor hygiene.
To make matters worse, those with acne who think they don’t clean the area often can actually make acne worse by over-washing or constantly scrubbing the skin with abrasives or scrubs.
No matter how long and what ritual you use, you rub your face and other areas affected by acne; this will neither affect the current state of rupture, nor the generation of new problems.
In fact, this strict washing and scrubbing regimen can irritate the skin and make acne worse, rather than getting better.
Although you may have heard from well-meaning growing parents or other misguided people, acne is not caused by poor hygiene.
This does not mean that hygiene is not important. In fact, when used with acne treatment products, good hygiene can help reduce the effects of acne.
Instead of washing your face frequently and vigorously, it is generally recommended that you wash your face with mild soap two or three times a day, and then pat dry; do not wipe.
Myth 3: Acne is Caused by Stress
Stress is not the direct cause of acne, but certain types of stress do cause the body to produce a hormone called cortisol, which stimulates existing acne.
Indirectly, some of the drugs we use to relieve or control extreme stress or emotional problems (such as depression) may be a factor in acne. In fact, some drugs list acne as a possible side effect.
Myth 4: Acne Is Caused by Cosmetics
This is a myth that I once believed in myself and discarded all cosmetics, cosmetics and creams, thinking that they were the culprits of my acne.
Although excessive use of cosmetics can clog pores, the use of cosmetics is not the cause of acne. Dermatologists say that even oily cosmetics are not directly related to acne outbreaks.
Myth 5: Acne Will Go Away on Its Own.
This is usually incorrect, and acne needs treatment to heal.
With the selection of acne treatment products available today, there is no reason not to research and find out which one works best for those interested.
In some cases, a dermatologist should be consulted and other forms of treatment should be performed.
Myth 6: Acne Is Contagious
Have you ever felt that everyone around you was disgusted with your acne and worried that it might somehow jump out of your skin and land on their skin? You are not alone.
Acne is contagious, is a common misunderstanding.
By touching an area of the body that contains acne, and then touching another person, you can "transfer" the acne to that person. Acne is not contagious, period.
Myth 7: Acne Is Caused by Oily Skin
This is a very common myth. In theory, it seems to make sense, right?
People with acne usually have oily skin, but oily skin is not the cause of acne, but the symptoms of acne.
Myth 8: Tanning clears up skin
In fact, this will have the opposite effect.
At first, it looks like the last baking or sunbathing on the tanning bed improved your skin tone, but in reality, tanning may just cover up or cover the acne.
The sun can actually dry out and irritate your skin, which can cause more pimples.
On the other hand, if you are tanning, be sure to use sunscreen that does not contain oils or other chemicals, which can clog pores and make acne worse. (Look for non-comedogenic or non-comedogenic on the label.)
Myth 9: Popping Zits Will Make Them Go Away Faster
Again, although this seems to be true, this is another myth.
This behavior does not speed up the healing process, but prolongs the situation, because squeezing the acne will cause the bacteria inside to penetrate into the skin, leading to more infections and eventually scarring.
Myth 10: Only Teenagers get Acne
The fact is that 25% to 30% of all people between 25 and 44 years old have active acne.
Therefore, the idea that acne is only a problem for teenagers is another myth.
After covering these myths, it is important to note that these are not all myths circulating in popular health magazines and the Internet.
No, far from it. Where did dozens of these come from?
The reason for including it in this book is to help you, the reader, understand that with the emergence of new sources of information (for better or worse), the subject of acne becomes more complex, and you must be very careful about the topic when researching. Subject and decide which sources to trust.
Myth 11: There is No Cure for Acne
Many people believe that acne occurs naturally, and you can hardly prevent it, let alone eliminate it.
Others believe that acne will go away on its own. Both of these ideas are largely wrong. It is possible to overcome acne, especially when you suffered from acne in adolescence, but if you are still dealing with acne as an adult, you should take measures to reduce and eventually eliminate acne through natural remedies and treatments.
Acne in adulthood rarely disappears without proper treatment.
When it comes to the notion that acne cannot be cured, in fact, by following a simple strategy that focuses on controlling and eliminating acne, you can live an acne-free life without having to spend money on expensive surgery, chemical additives or prescription drugs.
We will learn about this later on on the later on chapters.