Top 5 acne myths—busted!
There are lots of misconceptions regarding acne causes and development, and we’re sure you’ve come across most of them, especially if you’ve dealt with or have been dealing with such skin conditions for quite a time.
Here at True Skin, a leading and well-established cosmetic and laser clinic in Sydney, we’d like to help set things straight by citing the facts that debunk the following acne myths.
Myth 1: Cleansing the face more frequently than usual will solve acne problems
Washing your face more than twice a day is not a solution. In fact, cleansing your face too often (3-5 times a day) and scrubbing it forcefully can cause dryness, making it more prone to irritations and pimple growth.
Pimple development is not related to the presence of dirt on the skin surface. It begins deep within the pores and is mainly caused by hormonal changes and disorders of the pilosebaceous unit (hair follicles and sebaceous glands found under the skin). Sebaceous glands secrete an oily matter called sebum, and are present all over the skin (except the palms and soles) but more abundant in the face and scalp. When these glands produce too much oil due to genetics and hormonal changes, pores can become blocked, causing the build-up of dead skin cells and bacteria, and leading to pimple growth. To really treat the condition, you need products that can penetrate pores and address excessive sebum production. You need to avoid using over-the-counter medications though and visit your trusted clinic for treatment. For quality acne treatment in Sydney, visit us here at True Skin.
Myth 2: Eating sugary, salty and oily food can cause pimples
Again, acne is genetic and hormonal in nature. Salty, sugary and oily food has the potential to worsen pimples, but no food actually “cause” them. Even if your regular diet contains lots of salt, sugar, and oil, if you’re just not prone to pimples, you won’t have them. And no matter how much you avoid these food, you can’t escape from acne if your own genes and hormones are working to cause excessive sebum production.
Myth 3: Acne can be cured
Acne can be treated and controlled. But there’s no cure for it yet. You may grow out of it at some point, but there’s still a chance you’ll have it again. There’s no need to worry though. With the right products and treatment procedures for acne control, you can still maintain healthy and youthful skin.
Myth 4: Popping zits can make them better
Popping your zits may make them less noticeable temporarily, but doing so will only worsen them and may even cause further infection. Squeezing your pimples is not only painful, but it can also hamper the natural healing process in your skin and can result in severe pimple scars that certainly won’t look good on your face. Avoid DIY treatment and ask for professional advice from a skin expert.
Myth 5: Pimples appear only during puberty
Drastic hormonal changes occur mostly during puberty, that’s why breakouts happen and are more noticeable at this time. However, many adults apparently still experience pimples, blackheads and whiteheads. Despite your age, you can have acne, and the wisest thing you can do is to consult your trusted dermatologist for immediate treatment.
Now that we’ve cleared up the above misconceptions, we hope you stop making the same mistakes that only make pimples worse. Visit us now at True Skin for reliable acne treatment options to suit your skin best. We also offer quality facial rejuvenation procedures and laser tattoo removal in Sydney.