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Acne Myths Exploded

By: Don Saunders

As is the case with with most conditions there is a great deal of information distributed about acne and its causes and this information is a mix of both fiction and fact. Accordingly, let us take a look at a few of the things that are being said and see if we can work out the fiction from the fact.

Diet

First of all there is no direct connection between eating such things as chocolate or greasy hamburgers or drinking excessive soft drinks and developing pimples. It is the case however that food plays a role in the way the body functions and thus it does have a minor role to play in whether acne is less or more likely.

For example, greasy foods do not directly translate into increased oil production from the sebaceous glands that adds to acne, but foods that do cause a rise in oil production would of course have an effect. However, iodized salt is as yet the only food substance that has been demonstrated to have any appreciable effect and it just worsens existing acne but does not cause it.

Cleanliness

The chances of developing a spot are increased when a pore gets plugged and bacteria get trapped inside. This means that hygiene habits that work to close the skin's pores can play a role. However this effect is only small and the bacteria and dead cell skins that get trapped and are unable to make their way out of the pore are only influenced to a minor degree by an absence of regular face washing.

But, after acne arrives then good skin care is especially important and mild cleansing twice each day with soap and water will help to treat acne and encourage healthy skin in general. Cleanliness is an excellent for a number of reasons but it is most helpful in treating acne by providing a good surface allowing medications to work most efficiently.

Acne spots are greatly influenced by excess sebum (skin oil) production which is triggered chiefly by hormones and abrasive cleansers which are applied roughly do not merely clear away any excess oil but also damages the the ability of the skin to cope with it.

Stress

As stress has a tendency to weaken the body's immune system and impact its hormone levels it might be thought that stress would play a part in the onset of acne. However, there is no evidence that stress causes acne, but there is evidence to suggest that it might play a minor role after acne has developed.

One problem with assessing the role of stress is that people who are suffering from chronic stress normally also suffer from additional health problems which can complicate things. Remember too that we are talking here about clinical stress and not merely the worries that we all have as part of the ups and downs of everyday living.

Medicines

A lot of us are tempted to raise the dosage of over-the-counter medications believing that if a little medication does a little good then a lot of medication will do a lot of good. Unhappily, this is not so and it both wastes medication and can actually damage the skin. You should always stick to the instructions on any medication and if an over-the-counter medication does not show signs of working within a reasonable period of time then it is a good idea to seek the guidance of your dermatologist.

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