subject: Acne - The Facts and the Myths [print this page] There are certain periods of our lives we rather forget. And acne is one of them. It can be an embarrassing phase which affects not only our skin but also affect our self confidence. Acne is a common non-contagious skin condition relating to blocked skin pores that results in skin lesions. It affects most of us at sometime during our lifetime, more commonly during our teenage years.
Skin care is an important part of controlling your acne. Find out what you should - and shouldn't - be doing as part of your skin care regimen.
Millions of people suffer from facial acne in the world. Facial acne might not be considered a major problem initially but with time, it can really degenerate into a serious problem which has the potential to affect one's life like fearing other people's opinion on oneself, losing self-confidence and facial acne might also prevent people from having contact with others.
Getting an effective acne remedy is thus recommended as soon as the condition appears, the sooner you start the better. However, it's important to remember that even if an acne remedy is "natural" it can still be harsh on the skin, and may even have side effects. A popular natural acne remedy is the use of hot and cold wet towel compresses.
Many people that suffer from acne are not even sure what the problem entails. A universal myth is that dirty skin causes acne; however, blackheads and other types of acne are not caused by dirt. There are so many causes of acne, including hormonal changes, genetics, and stress. Most people affected by acne are aged between 12 and 25.
Acne is a very common disease. It is a skin condition that occurs due to the overproduction of oil by the oil glands of the skin. Acne is not a serious health threat but, it can cause scars. The bad news is, acne is not just an adolescent disease. Believe it or not, acne is in fact a skin disorder. Although acne can be very depressing for those that suffer from it, doctors say that most acne is completely treatable. The best way not to get acne is to prevent it.
Are there natural acne cures that work or is it a new age myth? Is there a permanent cure for acne or are all acne sufferers sentenced to the Sisyphean battle of tackling the 'on the surface' symptoms? Is there an honest, natural and safer alternative to the endless use of over the counters and to the nasty side effects inflicted by conventional drugs, creams and topical acne treatments?
