Because it is a disease faced by many people, acne has become a very controversial topic. Some things that were said about acne are true, but many conceptions are wrong. The first step in preventing and treating acne is to separate the truth from the myth. Although they seem innocent, some of these myths can aggravate acne.



Myth 1. Acne is caused by a precarious hygiene and if you wash more often you will get rid of acne. Acne is not caused by dirt or oils produced by the sebaceous glands. It is important to keep the skin clean, but excessive washing leads to drying and irritating the skin. It is important to wash your face twice a day with sensitive skin soap.

Myth 2. Acne is caused by a diet rich in fat. There is no conclusive study that shows that there is a connection between rich in fat food and acne. However, it is recommended to eat healthy if you want to get better results in treating acne.

Myth 3. If you use many external and internal remedies (medicines), you will get rid of acne sooner. Many medicines recommended to treat acne contain substances which are bad for the skin such as peroxide or salicylic acid. Antibiotics can do more harm than good. Antibiotic treatment against acne are prescribed by doctors for those who have open wounds caused by acne and can easily infect or in cases of very serious acne. It is best to follow closely the advice of dermatologists.

Myth 4. If you get tanned, you can get rid of acne faster. By getting tanned the acne spots blur. Exposure to sunlight only dries, irritates and ages the skin on long-term. It takes longer to acne to heal after exposure to the sun.

Myth 5. Acne occurs due to stress. Stress can have a hormonal effect, but not everyday worries cause acne.

Myth 6. If you squeeze the pimples, acne will pass sooner. You must not interfere in any way on pimples because you will not only worsen the situation, but you can also remain with scars. Although it will disappear a while, that pimple will return for longer.

Myth 7. Acne will go away by itself in time. Acne can be treated. You should seek the treatment that suits you.

Myth 8. Sex or masturbation causes acne. It is a completely false conception that has been used to prevent young people having sexual relations before marriage.

Myth 9. Makeup use may worsen acne. If you use sensitive skin products acne won't get worse. On the contrary, certain substances in cosmetic products could have a positive effect. However, the dermatologist should be consulted before using certain cosmetic products.

Myth 10. Acne is not a "serious" disease. Although acne does not endanger the general health of an individual, it may leave him scars both physical and mental.

Once you get a better understanding about the myths that surround acne, you can use facts to help treat it.