Acne facts and fictions 2

1. 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.
Fact: Acne is caused by blocked pores

2. 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.
Fiction: Acne is caused is caused by improper
hygiene
While it is true that acne is caused by blocked
pores, better hygiene cannot prevent acne. All
of the scrubbing in the world cannot unblock
or prevent the blocking of pores, because the
blockage is well below the surface of the skin.
Fiction: Acne is cause by diet

3. While acne is caused by excessive oil
secretions, changing your diet to exclude
oilier foods is not likely to help.
These oil secretions are not diet related, but
hormonally controlled.
Fact: Acne is related to hormones
The causes of acne are largely controlled by
hormones, so acne is often triggered by
hormonal changes, such as puberty. Hormonal
changes and imbalances can cause the
excessive oil secretions, and other factors
that are related to the causes of acne.
Fact Acne may be caused by medications
Yes, there is evidence to show that Acne can
be caused or triggered by certain medicines or
chemicals, including Anabolic steroids, any

4. medication that contains halogens, and
exposure to high amounts of chlorine
compounds.