myth about acne

Myth about Acne

Acne is an infection of the skin, caused by changes in the sebaceous glands.
21. Acne is just a normal part of being a teenager
Acne is a disorder of the sebaceous unit that can cause secondary scarring if left alone or ignored. It is extremely important to get help for your acne at the earliest possible opportunity to avoid the risk of secondary scarring. There are many safe and effective treatments for acne. Acne is the commonest skin disorder and affects 80% of teenagers at some point
22. Putting on sunscreen is going to make your acne hurt more
Picking the right sunscreen is the solution. Chemicals like Helioplex dissipate UV light using a chemical reaction which may cause acne. People prone to acne can use a physical sunscreen like zinc oxide instead.
23. It s Just a Phase Acne Goes Away Eventually
Acne is treatable and usually begins with mild, over the counter topical treatments. If that doesn t work, your dermatologist may prescribe oral and topical medicine. Control it well and breakouts will become scarce.
24. It is safe to stop your medication if your acne has cleared up
Always ask your doctor or dermatologist first. If you stop your medication too soon, or even if you change the dose, your acne might flare up again.
25. Makeup aggravates acne
Heavy makeup like thick liquid foundation can clog skin pores. Wear light lose powder foundations like mineral powder if you suffer from acne. Of course, thick foundation cover the pimple better but one needs to compromise.
26. The more acne medicine the better
People believe that if their acne gets worse they should just use more medicine. That s a bad idea because medicines can be dangerous when taken in large quantities. Excess use of acne ointments may just irritate the skin further.
27. Shaving Causes Acne
Shaving does not cause acne so therefore logic dictates that: not shaving will not cure acne. Acne affected skin is covered in little bumps and lumps and at the same time is in a state of irritation and inflammation from the infection.Dragging a straight, sharp piece of metal across this uneven surface is not going to help but it does not in itself cause acne.
28. Drinking plenty of water will cure acne
Drinking lots of water is good for your hydration levels and may give your skin a healthy glow but it does not get rid of acne.
29. You can clean up a pimple by scrubbing at it
People will spend hours trying to get goop out of skin to heal the acne But picking your skin is the number one way of getting a scar. If you have a huge pimple and a big date tonight, you can get a single injection from your dermatologist that will reduce it. Don t pick.
30. Acne is an infection
Acne is a skin disorder caused by a combination of factors, including hormones and genetics.