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| Myths about acne
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For decades there have been volumes written about the causes of acne . However, thanks to scientific research, facts about blemishes have changed.
Here are some common misconceptions:
Chocolate, pizza, peanuts and fried foods are no-nos for everybody.
The new school of thought on food intake is that some people react to foods they eat; others do not.
The sun (or a sunlamp) is good for acne.
Exposure to the sun may dry up pimples, but it hardly seems worth it when you weigh the cons: Sun exposure (especially burns) can cause skin cancer and will lead to premature aging.
Acne will go away by the time you hit age 30.
Unfortunately, many adults suffer from acne well into their 50s and older.
Acne is caused by poor grooming.
The presence of acne does not mean your face is dirty.
Abrasive cleansers are good for acne.
Doctors find that harsh exfoliants usually aggravate acne. |
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