Acne - Is It Getting You Down?

Acne is a widespread skin disease which usually starts off in adolescence and effects most teenagers at sometime through their life. Acne does not stop once you are an adult as many people continue to be affected by this disease at a latter stage in their life.

It is caused by an overactive Sebaceous Gland, this is found in the skins pores mainly near hair follicles, though they will sometimes be found in hairless areas of the body. When the Sebaceous Gland produces too much Sebum, which is fat and debris, this can cause an outbreak of acne.

Acne comes across in many different forms and can be found on the face, neck, back, arms and will be seen as pimples, blackheads, white heads and boils.

A recent survey stated that more than 75% of people between 13 and 30 years of age suffer from acne. This usually clears up after a couple of years although many will suffer from permanent scarring of the skin.

There are many myths surrounding how acne is caused and how to get rid of it, I have highlighted the most common myths below;

Myth: Dirty skin causes acne. Acne is not caused by dirty skin no matter what people tell you, this is not an excuse to stop washing mind! When you do wash ensure that you do not over cleanse and scrub your skin too much as this can get rid of the necessary oils in your skin and make it dry, which could actually make acne worse.

Myth: Eating certain foods can give you acne. Greasy foods, chocolate, peanuts are not the cause for acne as many people believe, and if eaten in moderation you should be fine! Some people tend to be allergic to certain foods which could cause an outbreak.

Myth: Being in the sun or using a sunlamp will clear up acne. It has been found that the sun does dry up some forms of acne, mainly pimples but too much exposure to the sun can cause skin cancer and also lead to premature ageing.

Myth: Using cosmetics can cause acne. While it has been proved that many cosmetics, creams and oils can cause an acne outbreak there are many cosmetics on the market that are gentle on your skin so not to aggravate acne.

There are numerous ways in which you can treat acne and also to help prevent any serious outbreaks and to avoid infection and tell tale scars. Specialists advise that you have to maintain a healthy balanced, nutritional diet and care for your skin properly.

Here are some tips that should help you:

Eat a healthy diet. Try and get the recommended fruit and vegetable portions a day.

Get plenty of sleep. It is important that you try and get the over 7 hours sleep each night.

Drink 8 glasses of water each day. This helps keep you hydrated, you may feel fine but your body needs the fluids.
Wash with mild soap and water daily. It is recommended you do this in a morning and in the evening.

Use an acne kit. You will usually find an exfoliator, cleanser and cream in this pack which should be used daily. Please avoid abrasive cleansers at all costs.

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