Studies reveal that over 90 percent of all adolescents and 25 percent of all adults are acne sufferers. Acne affects about 50 percent of all adult women. Acne affects males and females regardless of their nationality. Acne is a worldwide problem that occurs in all countries across the globe.
I hope to clear up myths from facts and present an overview of the issues surrounding acne. There is pertinent information based upon research and studies about acne and its condition. I will discuss the prevention and possible solutions available to help with acne treatment and prevention of acne. All of the information provided is based upon the most recent findings and acne studies. This knowledge should enable you to learn more about acne health care.
For instance, does eating chocolate really cause pimples? Can eating fried foods cause the acne? Recent reports show that your diet does not directly cause acne. This means not only chocolate and fried foods, but also any other dietary combination's with sugar and oil.
The cause of acne can actually be a mixture of several factors. Let's examine some other popular beliefs about acne to dismiss any other rumors; for example, sweat.
1. Sweating facilitates the cleaning out your hair follicle areas, reality or myth? Myth. Actually, vigorous activity can temporarily intensify your body's oil production that can actually exacerbate acne problem areas, causing reappearance or intensification.
2. Exposure to the sun relieves acne. The exposure to the sun may appear to help clear up your blemishes. It does redden your skin, thus dwindling the overall reddish appearance of the targeted acne region when it was unsolved. Exposure to the UV rays from the sun can cause skin damage and irritate skin more, aggravating any existing acne problems in the process and clogging more pores as skin cells dry up and fall off quicker than normal. Make sure to use sunscreen and limit your exposure to the sun.
3. Acne spot treatments will help acne, reality or myth? Acne spot solutions do work at reducing the pimple and acne prone areas. When blemish appears it has already been growing below the surface of the skin for a few weeks. An acne spot solution can get deep into the pore to help eliminate the pimple.
4. Acne problems and sexual activity or lack of sexual activity are directly related. This is another myth. Teenagers are going through hormonal changes and sex does not have anything to do with acne. Both are separate issues. Same applies to adult acne and sex.
5. The majority of people with acne are dirty and don't clean their skin enough. This also is a myth. Acne is caused by bacteria and the build up of oil and dead skin cells in a close pore. Dirt does not play a role in this equation. However, it is extremely important to cleanse the skin with a gentle cleanser twice daily to remove excess sebum and oil.
6. There is a cure for acne? Myth. There is no cure for acne. Many treatments are available that do a wonderful job in eliminating the symptoms of acne; pimple and blackheads. Prevention is your best option. With all the fine products available on the market you should not have to suffer with acne. The products may vary in ingredients and prices.
7. People should not make a big issue of an acne problem. Acne is an external issue. This is a myth. While acne is essentially only on your skin and under the surface it has many societal issues. Numerous acne sufferers report negative comments from their peers. The negative comments and sneering looks could lead to depression and low self-esteem issues. Sometimes these issues are long lasting. Acne is a health issue that requires healthcare treatment for the outbreaks and support for the emotional issues associated with condition.
8. Acne is contagious. Myth. Acne is not a communicable disease. Acne is not contagious and you won't get acne from your friends. Acne is caused by bacteria and the build up of dead skin cells. That is why it is important to cleanse your skin with a gentle cleaner.
9. We out grow acne. If you just leave it alone it will go away. This is false. Acne strikes all ages. If left untreated the condition could possibly worsen. There are many treatment options available.
10. People with acne should not use moisturizers or other make-up products on their faces? Myth! There are many non-comedogenic cosmetics out there specially formulated to NOT clog pores. Used with a gentle pore cleanser and your skin should remain healthy.
Kristine Simmons is a healthcare professional who is an advocate for alternative all natural treatment options to promote health, wellness and beauty. She does extensive clinical research on various prescription, over the counter products and all natural ingredients and gives insightful information on many health and beauty topics.
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