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Acne Myths Debunked

by Joseph Hanoa

Acne is a subject fraught with long-held and widespread myths. Your best bet for treating your acne is to debunk the myths so you have time to focus on the facts. As if it�s not bad enough to deal with less-than-ideal skin, but now you�re supposed to live without chocolate, too? I�ve got good news�chocolate doesn�t cause acne. You don�t have to deny yourself the occasional candy bar in order to stave off a break-out.

Since we�re on the subject of chocolate, let�s tackle the �certain foods cause acne� myth. Simply put, there is no scientific evidence to back up this claim. Not only is the chocolate thing untrue, so is the �no greasy foods� rule. Greasy foods aren�t great for us for other reasons, but some fries or a slice of pizza isn�t going to bring on or worsen acne. If you�ve noticed that a particular food truly does cause you to break out, then you can, and probably should, avoid it. But for most people, changing your diet isn�t necessary.

Common myth #2�if you break out, it means you�re not washing your face thoroughly enough or frequently enough. Like the forbidden foods, this statement is also false. Well, I should clarify. Of course it�s necessary to wash your face daily (probably twice daily) and use the over-the-counter products that have proven successful for your skin type. But over-washing, and you really can over wash your face, is only going to aggravate your condition. Dirt and oils are not the causes of acne. On a related note, you don�t have to stop wearing make-up. Many young adults still face the occasional unwelcome pimple. By using nonacnegenic or noncomedogenic make-ups, you can cover up your blemishes without potentially causing more.

Here�s another myth that might offer a short-term solution but could create future long-term problems. A lot of people think that tanning beds and/or sun exposure will help with their acne. It�s true that a tan will temporarily mask the appearance of acne, but it�s more of a cosmetic quick-fix than a cure. Plus, you have to keep in mind the increased risk of skin cancer that unprotected exposure to the sun can cause.

If you�re facing a lot of daily stress (and who isn�t?), you might have been told that it is contributing to your acne. Yet again, this is just a myth. The common stresses of your daily life aren�t a major cause of acne. However, some anti-stress prescriptions have acne as a potential side-effect. If you�re facing this particular problem, you should definitely talk to your doctor right away about ways to fix it.

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