Common Misconceptions Regarding Acne

Perhaps it helps that before you learn how to cure acne, you at least get the fact straight. Below are top 3 myths surrounding acne, and why they are just myths.

First myth is dirty face causes acne. This is misleading mainly due to what you've heard and see in commercials.

Facial blemishes are not caused by dirt. Contrary to what people believe, pores are not blocked from the outside. Acne formation happens deep within the skin. Excessive production of oil and shedding of skin block the follicle, which turns into acne. Washing obviously doesn't help cure acne.

In fact, washing your face too often will irritate the pores even more and make it even worse. Merely cleansing your face regularly doesn't make acne condition much better.

Other people believe that certain kind of foods cause acne. This is the second myth.

Acne triggers and causes are two completely different things. While certain foods are likely to trigger acne conditions, they are not the direct causes of acne.

If you avoid certain foods for this reason, you may end up stop consuming foods that are proven to be useful to the body. I recommend that you deal with the real problem instead of just looking for a workaround.

Only by addressing the real issue that you will affect the condition positively and prevent it from happening again in the future.

The third myth is that sun will help get rid of acne. Sun is capable of causing further skin damage. When your skin is exposed to the sun, it may make acne even worse because the sun causes irritation.

Many people believe it makes acne condition better, because after break out, skin usually heals itself. But the irritation may make it worse, let alone cure your acne. In fact that may backfire.