Acne Myths

Busting some myths associated with Acne.

People have attributed the disease to a lot of factors which at times give birth to misconceptions. Below are some common myths associated with acne.

Myth - The consumption of chocolate, pizza, fried food, soft drinks assists in the breakout of acne. The truth is that several research studies found no relation between the consumption of any of the above (in moderation) and an increase in acne breakouts.

Myth - Another misconception is that sitting under the sun or a sunlamp will fight acne. There is no truth to this as exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer and may even make a person look aged.

Myth - A person will be rid of acne once he or she enters adulthood is another misconception. This is not true for many people who experience acne as an adult, though the severity may vary. However, people above age 50 rarely get infected with acne.

Myth - A person with acne is often considered unclean. This is, again, not true because most people with acne groom themselves with utmost care and may in fact be more health and hygiene conscious than others. Acne is caused by the secretion of sebum, which has nothing to do with dirt and cleanliness.

Myth - Some people consider harsh soap to be good for acne but the truth is mild soap is better. After washing the infected area, the area should be dried by patting the area.
Though the above mentioned statements are misconceptions and myths, it is always better to be cautious about eating habits and to maintain hygiene at all costs.