SolveYourProblem
eLearning Series: Acne & Pimples
Please Get Rid Of My Acne!
there's a cute face underneath...
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What
Causes Acne?
Truth and Myths
Let’s
take a look at some other popular beliefs about acne to dispel
any other rumors; for example, stress. Is it true
that increased stress spreads acne? Not exactly.
What is true is that ultimately stress has a very minimal
or minor influence all by itself. It cannot actually cause
acne, but it can influence reoccurrences of acne as stress
increases the body’s creation of a substance called cortisol
that in turn causes your sebaceous glands to produce increased
amounts of sebum oil that can be blocked in pores. Note,
however, that some medications people take when trying to
deal with or treat stress can have a large influence on acne
as the result of medication side effects.
Acne
is contagious, true or false? Not! No one can
“catch” acne; it is non-communicable.
You’ll
outgrow acne, so just leave it alone; myth or truth? This
is false. Acne strikes all ages and is treatable, but shouldn’t
be left alone to possibly worsen.
Being
out in the sun helps acne, right? In the long
run, no. The sun may appear to help clear up your blemishes
and redden your skin, thus lessening the overall reddish
effect of the targeted acne area when it was outstanding.
However, rays from the sun can cause skin damage and actually
irritate skin more, worsening any existing acne problems
in the process and clogging more pores as skin cells dry
up and slough off quicker than normal. So use caution (and
sunscreen) here!
Sweating
helps clean out your hair follicle areas, myth or reality? Another
myth. In reality, strenuous activity can temporarily increase
your body’s oil production that can actually worsen acne
problem areas, causing recurrence or intensification.
Acne
problems are directly proportionate to sexual activity,
or lack thereof: true or false? False, another
myth. Just because teenagers are going through hormonal
changes, does not mean that this has anything to do with
acne. Both are separate issues. Same with adult acne and
sex; two entirely different issues.
People
with acne are dirty and don’t wash enough? Not!
This is another myth. Acne is the result of a build up
of oil, dead skin cells and bacteria in a closed pore.
Period. Dirt is not even a factor in the equation.
Acne
is only on external issue or surface deep; i.e. people
shouldn’t make such a big thing out of it, myth or reality? Myth.
In reality, yes, it basically is only on your skin (and
underneath the surface a little bit). However, the effects
run much deeper than that in many instances. More
than 50 percent of those suffering acne problems reported
negative comments and other feedback from members of society,
regardless of whether or not there was any scarring left
for others to see afterwards. And resulting internal depression
and low self-esteem can be harmful emotionally not only
short-term but over a person’s lifetime. So acne can indeed
be a very big issue requiring healthcare treatment and
support.
OK,
myth or reality: there is a cure for acne? Myth.
Although there is no cure at this time, there are many
treatments available that do a great job. As the saying
goes, “Prevention is the best medicine;” however, there
is no need to suffer in silence with all the options available
on the market today for all price ranges.
Certain
cosmetics or spot treatments will help acne, myth or reality? Myth
again. By the time a blemish appears, it has been in the
works for a good couple of weeks.
Myth
or not: people with acne should not use moisturizers or
other make-up products on their faces? Myth! Today
there are many noncomedogenic cosmetics out there specially
formulated to NOT clog pores.
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