Misconception About Bad Acne

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Misconception About Bad Acne

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There are many misconceptions about acne despite being one of the most common skin conditions around the world; the main belief being that it only affects young people. In fact nearly 90 percent of people suffer from acne sometime in their lifetime and while acne is dreaded, it usually shows up during our teenage years and fortunately, many people outgrow it.

Acne is the result of clogged hair follicles, caused by the overproduction of sebum, which is from the sebaceous glands but oil alone doesn’t clog pores nor does oily skin necessarily equal acne. Serious acne seems to be a condition that is not necessarily a natural one and something that past generations did not suffer with.

Although it is possible that clogged pores that cause acne might be due to the hormone changes every teenager faces or even from cosmetic products that have not been removed fully from the skin. Of course there are other reasons that can contribute to the formation of acne including the poor diet that most people exist on nowadays which is full of reprocessed, fast foods that are high in sugar.

When people have more stubborn cases of acne it is left to a dermatologist to prescribe a stronger remedy which may require a longer period of use. Having a dermatologist treat the condition is not such a bad idea as he or she will be able to better check on how well the treatment is he prescribed. The person suffering with acne must remember not to scratch at or attempt to remove and pimples as any bacteria carried beneath the nails could cause further infection.

Unfortunately just because fingernails look clean does not mean they are, and as bacteria are usually invisible to the naked eye, there is no guarantee that an infection cannot be passed on. So wherever possible, it is advisable to keep the hands, especially fingernails away from any acne spots.

The chances of perfect skin are virtually zero and you are more likely to suffer with acne if your parents also had the condition. By far the biggest reason for acne is when a youth child enters into puberty and the change in hormone levels associated with that period.

If necessary, bad acne sufferers should consult a dermatologist or qualified physician for acne treatment. The information here is not designed to replace the advice given by a doctor, dermatologist or other medical professional.