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Myth
#1: Acne is caused by poor hygiene.
If
you believe this myth, and wash your skin hard and
frequently, you can actually make your acne worse.
Acne is not caused by dirt or surface skin oils.
Although excess oils, dead skin and a day's
accumulation of dust on the skin looks unsightly,
they should not be removed by hand scrubbing.
Vigorous washing and scrubbing will actually
irritate the skin and make acne worse. The best
approach to hygiene and acne: Gently wash your face
twice a day with a mild soap, pat dry--and use an
appropriate acne treatment for the acne.
Myth
#2: Acne is caused by diet.
Extensive
scientific studies have not found a connection
between diet and acne. In other words, food does not
cause acne. Not chocolate. Not french fries. Not
pizza. Nonetheless, some people insist that certain
foods affect their acne. In that case, avoid those
foods. Besides, eating a balanced diet always makes
sense. However, according to the scientific
evidence, if acne is being treated properly, there's
no need to worry about food affecting the acne.
Myth
#3: Acne is caused by stress.
The
ordinary stress of day-to-day living is not an
important factor in acne. Severe stress that needs
medical attention is sometimes treated with drugs
that can cause acne as a side effect. If you think
you may have acne related to a drug prescribed for
stress or depression, you should consult your
physician.
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