More Beliefs on Your Usual Pimple Problem

What we think we know about acne and pimples are steadily being replaced by what scientists are learning. Meanwhile, many myths continue to spread and endure. Clearing up some of the misinterpretations about it is what this article is about.

Myth 1: Acne only affects appearance

Acne can also cause deep psychological distress. Severe pimple, blackhead and whitehead breakouts can lead to low self-image and feeling depressed. There is a strong link between severe acne and social detachment.

Myth 2: Pimples are caused by miserable hygiene

(I've discussed this earlier but decided to put it still here on this post, just to elaborate things)
While skin contagions are associated with pimple, lack of cleanliness is not the reason for pimple outbreaks. The compounding of oil and dead cells w/c create pimples is located below the skin's surface where it is impossible to clean it away. Moderate cleansing with soap and water at one time or twice daily will keep your skin as healthy as possible. Scrubbing too hard may just worsen your it.

Myth 3: Pimple is caused by specific foods

Chocolate has long had a reputation as a pimple producer. Studies have showed no scientific prove that this is true. The same holds true for potato fries and sugar. There are some foods that do seem to aggravate (not cause) the condition: milk and foods high in iodine, such as seafood.

Myth 4: Pimples has to run its course

There are many pimple treatments available both OTC or over the counter and better medicines from a dermatologist.

Myth 5: The more pimple medicine the better

Some people believe that if their pimple gets worse they should just use more medicine. That's a bad idea because medications can be dangerous when taken in great quantities. Excess use of pimple ointments may just irritate the skin further.

Myth 6: Sunbathing is good for acne

Exposure to the sun dries out excess oils, so it does improve pimple short-term. However, long-term the skin adjusts and the pimple is unfazed. Worse, there is scientific prove that sun exposure hurts the skin and increases the chance of skin cancer.

Myth 7: Makeup causes pimples

Some makeup products can clog the pores, w/c is bad for the health of your skin. Cosmetics that are labeled "noncomedogenic" or "nonacnegenic" are safe to use. Some brands are made with ingredients that actually treat pimple.

Myth 8: Acne is only a teenage condition

While most teens have pimples, so does many adults. Pimple generally clears up by the early 20s. But some people experience pimples for the first time as late as their 40s. And for the most unfortunate of all, some people endure acne flare-ups their entire lives.

Myth 9: Pimples are related to sex

We've probably all heard that either celibacy or too much sex causes pimples. There is no proof for this. There is a link 'tween sexual activity and hormone output, but the relationship 'tween sex and the production of sebum (the oily substance w/c compounds with dead skin cells to cause acne) is not really known. Stress and anger also affect hormone levels.

Myth 10: Popping pimples: is the best way to get rid of pimples?

The fact is popping pimples may worsen acne by distributing the bacteria that is causing it. Popping can also lead to eventual scarring, which in severe cases, can be eternal or permanent.

Note: I'll adding more of these Pimple Myths Stuff, right at the moment.