Acne presents itself in various forms and degrees of severity. It refers to everything from whiteheads and blackheads to severe cysts that cause everlasting scarring.
Every person at some stage within their lives suffers from varing degrees of acne and close to half will require professional treatment for acne.
The myths
1. Washing more often will help to obvious acne.
Acne is cuased by the pore walls sticking together and not by an accumulation of dirt in the pores. Vigerous and frequent washing of affected areas can do more damage than harm and also the use of abbrasive cloths can caused more damage.
Gently washing is recommended.
2. Exposure to the sunshine may also help obvious acne.
The most important conideration when undergoing any acne treatment is to prevent skin damage and exposure to harsh sunlight damages the skin and will not help obvious up acne. little amounts of Vitamin D received by short exposure to the sunshine may assist to some degree in the short term, it is not a cure of any kind.
3. Bad diet causes acne
Bad diet is never good in any circumstances but there is no evidence that diet and acne are connected. You can have chocolate and burgers, the ruke of thumb for any healthful diet is moderation in all things.
4. Let acne run it’s course
There is a big difference between adolescent pimples and acne. If you suspect that bad skin is acne, see a dermatologist. Acne can be cured and there are very effective acne remedies on the market. Prevention and early treatment can prevent the permanenet scarring associated with acne.
Argueably one of the most important factor to living and experiencing a content and fulfilled life is the way we really feel about ourselves. Don’t let acne scarring damage your perception of self.
2011/11/23 at 7:46 pm -
Real brain power on dislapy. Thanks for that answer!