Myths and Facts For Acne Treatments   by Christopher Ruane

Truth and Myths and how to cure acne

Feeling anxious cannot actually cause acne, but it can influence reoccurrences of acne as stress increases the body's ability to produce increased amounts of sebum oil that can be blocked in pores.

Medication for Acne or other condition In some circumstances, prescription medication for example, to treat anxiety can have a large influence on anyone with teen or adult acne, making acne control harder.

Acne is contagious, true or false? No No one can "catch" acne even though there can be bacterial infection in the pores of the skin.

You'll outgrow acne, fact or fiction? This is false. Acne strikes all ages and is treatable. If hormonal factors are contributing, then it can be better or worse during a month. Birth control pills for acne is one possible treatment for this type of acne prevention.

Exposure to sunshine The sun may appear to help clear up your blemishes and redden your skin. However, rays from the sun can cause skin damage and actually irritate skin more, worsening any existing acne problems in the process .

Sweating More fiction. In reality, physical activities can temporarily increase your body's skin oil production that can actually worsen acne problem areas, causing recurrence or intensification.I is not responsible for causing acne vulgaris as such. People with acne are dirty. False 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.

There is no complete cure for acne at this time, but there are many treatments that make a difference .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.

People with acne should not use moisturizers or other make-up products on their faces? Myth! Today there are many acne skin care products out there specially formulated to NOT clog pores...

Skin care for acne prevention

With any sunscreens for outdoor workout activities and any make-up or other cosmetics, check for "noncomedogenic" and "oil-free" on the labels to help prevent pore clogging. And when your workout is finished, wash the products off as soon as possible to prevent build up of any bacteria that cause blemishes and spots. .

Cosmetics - To avoid pore-clogging and skin irritations that are similar to acne and that can contribute to acne, use products labeled "noncomedogenic" or "oil-free." Shimmering facial colors can contain a flaky mineral called mica that can cause skin irritations and clog pores. Other additives in coloring that can cause similar reactions are coal tar derivatives, carmine and heavy cream in blushes.

Eye creams have greater potential to clog pores in facial areas. Any hair styling products that contain oils, alcohol and adhesives should be kept away from skin and from seeping into pores along with perspiration during workouts.

When choosing fragrance and cosmetics, make sure you opt for "hypo-allergenic" or "fragrance-free" versions where possible to avoid allergic reactions and skin irritations.

Hormones - Hormones or lack of, during later years and especially for women, can play a role in acne flare-ups and prevention. One recent study showed that about 50 percent of women have acne, referred to as hormonal acne, problems during the week before their menstruation.

Hygiene - A healthy skin regimen should include no harsh scrubbing or over-washing, because this can cause possible skin irritation or possible over production of oil to replace what's washed off, clogging pores in the process. Products with gentle exfoliation ingredients are OK to use; i.e. not scratchy nut or fruit shell pieces that can tear skin. And skip alcohol products when possible; these can take off the top layer of your skin and cause your glands to product more oil, clogging pores in the process.

If you do spot acne-troubled areas, do NOT mess with them. Remember that these are already weeks in the making, and squeezing or picking blemishes can force the infected area to regress back inside, further troubling the region and possibly leave a scar. If necessary, seek help from a dermatologist for alternative treatments.

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About the Author

The author has worked in healthcare for 15+ years

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