| Are you one of the almost 17 million people who | | | | Popping pimples will make them clear up |
| suffer from | | | | quicklyFact: When you squeeze or pick your |
| acne? Acne is not a serious health threat but it is | | | | pimples you are making it |
| one of the | | | | worse. This habit could cause skin infections and |
| most common skin diseases. Understanding the | | | | scarring. |
| causes of | | | | Don't squeeze or pop that pimple!Myth: Shaving |
| acne is your first step toward | | | | causes more acneFact: Men with acne can shave |
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| through the years various myths have been | | | | an electric razor |
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| common acne myths.Myth: Acne is a teenage | | | | use a safety razor, make sure that the blade is |
| problemFact: Acne is a common problem not only | | | | sharp and that you have softened |
| among teens but | | | | the beard hairs with soap and water before you |
| also adults. Acne is usually found among 12 to 24 | | | | apply shaving |
| year olds, | | | | cream.Myth: Wearing makeup causes more |
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| have acne. | | | | products that are oil |
| Hormone fluctuations, stress, genetics, drugs, and | | | | free. Lip products that contain moisturizers may |
| many other | | | | cause small |
| factors contribute to acne.Myth: Eating greasy | | | | pimples around your lips.Myth: Getting a tan will |
| foods or chocolate will cause acneFact: Many | | | | help clear up acneFact: Tanning will not clear up |
| scientific studies have concluded that there is no | | | | your acne. Tanning may hide |
| connection between acne and your diet. Eating | | | | your acne but it is only temporary. Tanning can |
| greasy foods is | | | | cause skin |
| not healthy for your diet, but it will not cause | | | | cancer, promote aging, and damage your skin.If |
| your acne to | | | | you are an acne sufferer, follow the facts and |
| flare up.Myth: Scrub; Scrub; Scrub your faceFact: | | | | not the myths. |
| Scrubbing your face will not prevent acne. Acne is | | | | See a dermatologist to start a prevention |
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| Wash your face gently with a mild cleanser.Myth: | | | | |