Isn't skin a wonderful thing to have?
An obvious benefit of skin is that it protects our
bodies' internal organs from harmful elements like dirt, insects,
bites, toxic chemicals, nasty weather, and the like, and it certainly
is more attractive than what's underneath.
When skin is healthy it's nice to look at, but
when it's diseased, it can not only affect you physically, but more
painfully can cause stress and social problems.
Like the common cold, acne and similar skin
diseases can be treated and covered up, but cannot really be cured. The
best treatment is prevention and knowledge about what makes your skin
happy, so that you can avoid skin care enemies and breakout triggers.
The real cause of acne can vary from individual to
individual, but some factors can be stated with relative certainty:
- Acne occurs when pores or hair follicles become
blocked or clogged.
- There are basically 4 types of acne
manifestations: whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, and nodules.
- Acne can appear pretty much anywhere on the
skin, though it causes the most concern when it shows up on the face.
The worst forms of acne break out, however, on the chest and back, and
most commonly on males rather than females because of hormonal
differences.
- There are many common myths and untruths about
acne, rosacea, and other skin care problems.
Some acne myths include "you'll outgrow it, so
leave it alone", "being out in the sun helps acne", "acne problems are
directly or indirectly proportionate to sexual activity", "acne visits
dirty people", "acne is contagious", and too many more to list in this
short article.
The sad thing is that belief in the myths can be
devasting, in that proper treatment is avoided, and lifestyle changes
that don't need to be made can take away pleasure unnecessarily.
For example, at one point in my life, I truly
believed that I was allergic to chocolate and that it caused my
breakouts. Whenever I would succumb to the temptation and have "just a
little" I would stress out waiting for the red spots, and sure enough
they would appear.
After several years and much experimentation, I
learned I had no allergy, the stress was a trigger for me, and a new
over the counter face scrub has kept me in the clear ever since.
Knowing what triggers your breakouts can be the
difference between constant battles and healthy skin. The Internet is a
wonderful place to get the information you need, so stop stressing out
and learn what it takes to put your best face forward.
About The Author
Dennis Becker has developed a free e-Course titled
"Ultimate Acne Prevention and Treatment Guide" which debunks the myths
and shows you how to look great consistently. The e-Course, along with
other skin care articles can be accessed at:
http://www.skin-care-advice.com
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