Acne Myths Debunked

Poor Hygiene

Acne is not caused by poor hygiene. People think that dirt on their face causes acne so they scrub, and scrub, and scrub. Rigorous scrubbing could actually aggravate acne. Just gently wash your face twice per day (most people do this morning and night) and pat it dry. Buy an over the counter acne treatment for mild to moderate cases of acne. For more serious acne cases, see a dermatologist for assistance.

Nutrition

The medical community seems split on whether or not food can actually trigger acne. There are hundreds of articles that cite food as acne triggers. And there are many articles that claim food has nothing to do with acne.

I'm inclined to believe, from direct and observational experience, that food does contribute to acne. However, to walk the middle road, let's just say, if you notice an acne occurrence after the consumption of a specific food, maybe that food is an acne trigger-for you.

Here's something to consider. A balanced diet is always beneficial in limitless ways. If your topical skin treatments are controlling your acne, then perhaps you have the freedom to eat whatever you like. On the other hand, if your skin care routine is not yielding the results you'd like perhaps what you're eating needs to be examined. You may want to read Beautiful Skin: The Answer Is Inside You at http://funfreefacialfacts.blogspot.com

An Issue of Vanity

"Acne is not just a cosmetic disease." Acne affects how people look. The link between self-esteem and acne is well documented. Many acne sufferers battle low self-esteem as a direct result of their acne.

Just Deal With It

Acne can be treated. People do not have to just grin and bear it. Today there are dozens or more acne treatments available. If the treatment you're currently using is not working there are many other low cost options available. Should those fail, seek a dermatologist for assistance.

For a recommended acne treatment please read the article titled Ouch that Burns! at http://funfreefacialfacts.blogspot.com/2009/07/ouch-that-hurts.html