| There are lots of myths related to adult acne/ | | | | Acne can be caused by stress. |
| teenage acne/ acne treatment. Here's the first | | | | Fact: Stress cannot trigger acne. However, some |
| one and perhaps the most popular: | | | | stressful situations does aggravate acne in some |
| Acne is only a teenager's problem. | | | | people. In this case, you should consult your |
| Fact: It is true that most teenagers have acne | | | | doctor to find an alternative anti-stress drug |
| but it can also appear to people in their 30's or | | | | which may not trigger acne breakouts in you. |
| 40's. 80% of men and women with severe acne | | | | The main cause of acne is oily skin. |
| have reported that it is a carry over from their | | | | Fact: Oily skin is just one of the factors. There |
| teen years. It is also true that there are some | | | | are many other factors which can cause acne, |
| people who first develop acne as an adult. The | | | | such as the presence of normal skin bacteria, |
| most important point is that you should treat the | | | | inflammation and hormonal changes during |
| acne during the teen years in order to minimize | | | | puberty. |
| scarring and improve your acne before you reach | | | | Acne can spread from one person to others. |
| your 20's. | | | | Fact: Acne appears as a result of hormonal |
| Here are 4 more acne myths: | | | | changes. Therefore, there is no way that acne |
| Eating the wrong foods will trigger the acne. | | | | could spread to others. |
| Fact: There is no wrong food! Many people believe | | | | There you have it, 5 of the most common acne |
| that chocolates and french fries can trigger acne | | | | myths. As they say, knowledge is power. By |
| but they are wrong. However, dermatologists | | | | knowing these myths, we all can help each other |
| suggests that if you know that certain food will | | | | to cure or prevent adult acne teenage acne acne |
| aggravate your acne, then you should avoid it. | | | | treatment. in much better ways. |