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| Acne Facts And Fictions |
Acne is far from an uncommon ailment. Many of us struggle with this harmless, yet aggravating condition. Fallacies about acne are abundant, as well. Hopefully this article will help you sort out the fact from the fiction.
Fact : Acne is caused by oil secreted by the skin
Yes, it is true that one of the major components of acne is oil secreted by sebaceous glands, which are found in the skin of all mammals.Fiction : Acne is caused by dirty skin and poor hygiene
No, it isn't, acne is not caused by dirt. But it is caused when hair follicles, the tiny holes in the skin, become blocked.When the glands begin to produce too much sebum, this excess sebum mixes with dead skin cells and both substances block the follicle.
The blocked follicle is close to the surface of the skin, it bulges outwards, creating a whitehead. On the other hand, the blocked follicle can be open to the skin, creating a blackhead.
The best treatment is washing your face with an exfoliating cleanser twice a day to help remove dead skin cells daily.
Fact : Acne is caused by blocked pores
Yes, dead skin cells and excessive oil secretions combine to block the pores in the skin. These blocked pores then begin to grow the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes.The body may then have an allergic reaction to these bacteria. These factors combine to cause an inflammatory response by your body, which is what we call acne.
