Acne: Fact and Fiction
Myths about acne die hard. old -wives’ tales about its causes continue to persist, in spite of scientific condition to the contrary. This article aims to shed light on some common myths about acne and attempts to separate fact from fiction.

Myth 1: People -who have acne is unclean and maintain poor hygiene
There is absolutely no truth to this statement. Acne is caused by a hormonal imbalance in the body. -when the oil glands responsible for keeping our skin -waterproof and moist, over react to produce excessive quantities of sebum, they block the associated hair follicle, causing clogged pores, -which develops into acne. So hygiene has absolutely nothing to do -with it. In fact unnecessary scrubbing of the skin can exacerbate the problem. Do take cis of your skin though -wash your face gently and pat dry.

Myth 2: Eating the -wrong foods -will lead to acne
The fact is that there is no corelation bet-ween -what you eat and acne. The chocolates, the French fires, the cheese pizza, and all those other fatty foods that have been lambasted ever so often, because of their unhealthy consequence have no affect -whatsoever on your skin. Ho-wever, eating a -well balanced diet makes sense. So -while you don’t have to be concerned as to -whether your favorite treat affects your skin, do remember that it does affect your overall health.

Myth 3: Acne is caused by stress
The truth is that the stress that most of us experience as part of our daytoday existence does not lead to acne. Sometimes, acne can arise as the sideeffect of drugs taken to treat severe stress. Talk to your doctor and nurses to find out if your stress medication is responsible for your acne.

Myth 4: Acne is a merely a cosmetic disease
-well, acne does affect the -way you look and yes, it is considered a threat to your physical -well being. Ho-wever, the fact remains that in some cases acne can lead to permanent scarring -which is more than just purely cosmetic. Acne affects people psychologically. It is kno-wn to affect their perception of themselves, their selfesteem and confidence and their interaction -with others. It can cause feelings of frustration, depression and social embarrassment.

Myth 5: Acne -will take the time it -will take to heal
-with the kind of products that is available in the market today, there is no reason -why anyone should have to suffer the agony caused by acne. The fact is that acne can be cleisd up -with the right medication. Consult your dermatologist if you have acne.