Overview of the Symptoms & Causes of Acne
Do you know how to treat an acne or what causes it? A lot of
people deal with acne at some point in their adolescence but
you can deal with it right now.
You may be wondering if it is really that big a problem.
Acne may not be life threatening but it can cause scarring
and breakouts if not treated properly. Not to mention the
damage to your self-esteem this problem can cause as well.
It is very important that it be given proper treatment. And
this can only happen if you understand the cause of this
skin condition and know some effective ways to treat it.
Here are Some Common Misconceptions About This Skin
Condition
Stories abound about what causes acne. These stories could
have been passed down from parent to child and moved around
in the school hallways. The followings however are simply
not true and do not necessarily contribute to skin
outbreaks:
- They say that sun will improve you skin. The fact is, the
sun can even cause more harm than good on your skin. And
this has been documented many times. So this is just not
true. It does not cure nor improve your skin. It can only
mask the acne symptoms.
- Another myth is that of poor hygiene. Just because you
don't wash your face does not mean it can cause acne. In
fact, the opposite is true. What may contribute to this skin
problem is frequent washing. Twice a day is enough. And you
have to do it gently.
- Poor Diet is another myth. You've probably heard that
eating pizza, chocolate or French fries can cause pimples.
The best option is to practice eating a well balanced and
healthy diet.
- Another misconception is stress. Again, it is not true
that stress causes acne. Up to now, there is still no proof
to support it.
So What Causes This Skin Problem?
Basically, bacteria and oil are trapped when the skin's
pores are clogged. When this happens, skin conditions like
whiteheads, pimples and other blemishes occur. This will
then result in inflammation caused by white blood cells sent
by the body to the clogged pore.
Effective Treatments
Finding treatments for this skin condition abound in the
market and sometimes involve some trial and error. Below are
some effective ways to find which treatment will work wonder
for you:
1. Wash your face gently with a mild cleanser.
2. Avoid touching, squeezing or playing with the blemishes.
3. Use cosmetics labeled noncomedogenic.
4. Whichever treatment you pick, use it as directed and for
enough time to determine if it works.
5. If after 8 weeks there is no good result, then find
another solution.
So, now that you have a better understanding of what really
causes acne and know which treatment will work best for you,
put this to work right away and you can look forward to a
clearer beautiful skin.
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