There are a lot of myths about the causes and treatments of acne, just as there are urban myths about almost anything having to do with the human body. But you can’t treat you acne efficiently if you don’t have proper acne awareness. By acne awareness, we mean that you should know the true causes and treatment options about acne.

Myth 1: Only Teenagers Get Acne

This just isn’t true. With what we know today, and what we know about acne, anyone at any time can start getting acne. It’s just that the hormone shifts in the teenagers body makes them more prone to get acne. Acne is not caused by age. Acne is pure bacteria in the pores, which can happen to anyone. This means that if you don’t clean your skin you are likely to start seeing pimples, zits and spots… these may be seen as light types of acne.

Myth 2: You Always Have To Visit The Doctor In Order To Get Rid Of Acne

There is a more serious kind of acne called cystic acne, which is very painful and usually leaves permanent scars. If this is what you have then, yes, you DO need to go to a doctor. This is the worst kind of acne that produces red sores that are painful and are 100% unresponsive to anything except time and prescription treatments.

Walking around with regular acne, that is usually in the shape of whiteheads then you are able to treat it yourself. Any unanswered questions will most likely not surprise your doctor so it’s simple to ask them anything you want to know about acne, and acne awareness.

Myth 3: You Need To Use Alcohol Based Lotions To Get Rid Of Acne

This is simply wrong! The popular counter acne treatments with a smell of alcohol is almost always way to harsh on simple acne. They do remove the oils and dirt that you want to remove, but it also empties your skin of sebum (your bodies natural oils). The body responds negativaly, by thinking that the sebum is gone, when in reality it’s still there and it starts to product more to compensate for the previous loss. To prevent this, just use soap and mild cleaners 2-3 per day to remove dirt and oil.

Myth 4: You Need To Scrub Your Face When Washing It

Again, false. You don’t need to scrub your face like a crazy person, you simple need to wash gently with mild soaps. Try to use cold enough water, but at the same time hot enough, and never use piping hot water! Instead of scrubbing your face with a towel, simple lightly touch your face with the towel. Learning and knowing about washing your face the right way is essential for proper acne awareness.