myth about acne

Myth about Acne

Acne is an infection of the skin, caused by changes in the sebaceous glands.
11. acne is contagious
Acne is not an infectious disease but is a complex condition which involves hormones, excess sebum from the sebaceous glands, bacteria and dead skin cells. It cannot be passed from one person to another.
12. A diet high in greasy or fatty foods causes acne
There is no conclusive link between greasy foods and acne. But it is still a good idea to limit your intake of these types of foods to reduce the risk of heart disease and other similar conditions.
13. SOME FOODS CAN CAUSE ACNE
Some foods can make acne worse for some people. If you suspect that a certain food type is making your acne worse, you can determine if it affects it by avoiding that product for 2 4 weeks. If your acne improves over that time period, then it s possible that you were right! After a break of a few weeks, you can try eating the suspect food again to see whether you get another flare of your acne
14. Acne is caused by sweets and french fries
There is no conclusive link between greasy foods and acne. But it is still a good idea to limit your intake of these types of foods to reduce the risk of heart disease and other similar conditions.
15. Acne is curable
Acne has no cure not with the most expensive prescription medication; not with the best over the counter system. However, acne can be healed and controlled with daily maintenance therapy with proven acne medicines.
16. Acne is caused by not cleansing your skin
Acne is not caused by a lack of hygiene Excess oil, dead skin cells, and bacteria become trapped within the follicle, creating an impaction. If the follicle wall ruptures, inflammation occurs and a pimple is created. Acne is not created because of lack of cleansing, and frequent cleansing cannot heal it. In fact, washing the face too often can exacerbate acne.
17. Scrubbing and toning the skin stops blemishes
Alcohol based toners can strip the skin of essential oils, leaving it dry and irritated and causing your skin to over compensate by producing excess oil which can lead to more breakouts. containing apricot pits or walnut shells can irritate or even tear the skin, which makes infection and further acne breakouts more likely.
18. You should let acne run its course
Acne has no cure not with the most expensive prescription medication; not with the best over the counter system. However, acne can be healed and controlled with daily maintenance therapy with proven acne medicines.
19. Popping pimples is the best way to get rid of them
If you squeeze a pimple and pop it that individual pimple will go way faster.Not only that but you will achieve that strange sense of satisfaction and accomplishment when that baby pops. The downside is that you have most likely torn tissue in the deep layers of your skin, significantly increasing the chances of permanent scarring.
20. Sweating helps get rid of acne
You can sweat out your acne, by going to a steam room or using hot towels. But in fact, some studies suggest that high temperatures and humidity can worsen the condition, so you might do best to keep it cool.