The Truth About Most Popular Acne Myths

From teenage movies, from our friends and from experience, we may think e already know everything there is to know about acne. Actually, it may be a surprise to some people that some of the things people tell you about acne are false. For example, we all have our basic knowledge of how to deal with acne before and after, but some information are just not true.

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Here are some examples of acne myths:

One popular myth is that “tanning clears up skin.” It is true that a tan can be a temporary mask for acne; sun exposure irritates the skin and dries it up. This causes acne breakouts. In fact, there is no connection between tanning and prevention of acne. What’s worse is that sun exposure can even lead to faster aging and skin cancer.

Another myth is that “regular and consistent face washes will prevent breakouts.”

We’ve seen in tons of commercials that facial wash products remove dirt from the pores; too much washing can irritate or dry the skin. Again, this leads to breakouts. A good tip would be to avoid scrubbing the face and instead, mildly rub it in a circular motion using only soap and water.

Yet another example is “by popping pimples, they will go away more quickly.” This technique is probably one that everyone has tried several times. The fact is that although popping pimples easily hides them right away, it is only temporary and may cause them to stay even longer. This action can actually push the dirt even further into the skin, which causes the redness and swelling when one pops one’s pimples. Sometimes, brown marks are left and last for months and pits or dents are permanent.

For the ladies, one myth is that they “should not wear makeup if they want clearer skin.” The truth is as long as ladies apply nonacnegenic cosmetics, then no breakouts occur. In fact, there are makeup products nowadays that have chemicals in them that help fight acne. Of course, every case is different and it is still best to consult a doctor about cosmetic use if acne still appears often even after use.

It is only common sense to stop usage if such products irritate the skin and still cause breakouts.

Lastly, for really mislead users of products, there is that myth saying “If breakouts keep occurring, then it is helpful to use more and more acne medication until the breakouts stop.”

The fact is that the contents of acne medication should be known by the use.  Usually, acne medication contains drying agents like salicylic acid. Overusing of this medication can cause over drying of the skin. As mentioned a couple of times earlier, drying causes skin irritation which leads to acne.

If the medication doesn’t work, again it I time to consult a doctor or a dermatologist. One thing to note as well is usage of instructions and knowledge of effects. Most medication needs strict application measures and effects vary depending on the acne medication used.