Reports show that over 90 percent of all adolescents and almost 25 percent of all adults are acne sufferers. And although acne affects about 50 percent of all adult women, acne does affect males and females worldwide, regardless of nationality.This article includes information based upon research about acne. It strives to help clear up myths from facts and present an overview of issues surrounding acne along with possible solutions available to help with prevention and treatment of acne, all based upon most recent studies,and findings available, so that you can learn more acne health care.
For example, does chocolate really cause pimples? And how about oily foods? Do French fries bring on acne? The latest reports show that although scientific evidence is not 100% accurate in this area, your diet does not directly cause acne. And by diet, this means not only chocolate and French fries, but also any other dietary combinations with sugar and oil or other ingredients. The real cause of acne can actually be a blend of several factors that we’ll discuss here. Note that contents here are not presented from a medical practitioner, and that any and all health care planning should be made under guidance of your own medical and health practitioners. The content within only presents an overview of acne research for educational purposes and does not replace medical advice from a professional physician.
Let’s take a look at some other popular beliefs about acne to dispel any other rumors; for example, stress.
1.Is it true that increased stress spreads acne? Not exactly. What is true is that ultimately stress can have a very minimal or minor influence all by itself. It cannot actually cause acne, but it can influence reoccurrences of acne as stress increases 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 result of medication side effects.
2.Acne is contagious, true or false? Not! No one can “catch” acne; it is non-communicable.
3.You’ll outgrow acne, so just leave it along; myth or truth? This is false. Acne strikes all ages and is treatable, but shouldn’t be left alone to possibly worsen.
4.Being out in sun helps acne, right? In long run, no. The sun may appear to help clear up your blemishes and redden your skin, thus lessening overall reddish effect of targeted acne area when it was outstanding. However, rays from sun can cause skin damage and actually irritate skin more, worsening any existing acne problems in process and clogging more pores as skin cells dry up and slough off quicker than normal. So use caution (and sunscreen) here!