Saturday 27 December 2014

THE COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS/MYTHS ABOUT THE CAUSES/REASONS OF ACNE/PIMPLES

1.Myth
Caused due to intake of dairy products or foods rich in fats and oils.
Correction ;They dont cause the acne but only aggravate the already present acne.

2.myth
intake of meat products and chicken.
Ans; nothing to do with the cause of acne.

3.myth
High intake of calorie rich foods like potato chips,chocolates,junk food,sweets etc.
Ans;they are not responsible but may aggravate the present condition.Some researches say they may be avoided in severe conditions or when the acne flares up.Its a controversial and debatable topic.

4.obesity
Ans.obesity  doesnt  necessary a cause of acne ,but unhealthy life styles and lack of excercises are proven to be the important causes.

5 myth
only removing oil from the skin will diminish acne for good..
Ans.oil production is just among one of the causes. there are people whose skin is very oily but never develop a single zit; and there are people whose skin is less oily but may develop mild to moderate acne.This proves that acne is not just due to a single reason but it is an amalgamation of several factors.

6.Once you develop acne you have to suffer for life
Ans.thats not true. in majority of cases the skin will normalise to the changes in the skin brought about by gonadal hormones like testosterone which causes increase sebum production.In 80 percent of teens acne will diminish within few months.

7.myth
coffee and tea are responsible
Ans.not at all.In fact they are very rich in antioxidants,flavanoids which are very beneficail to health.


8.myth;Depression is the main cause
Ans.depression is not the main cause,but stress and anxiety plays a substancial role in the pathology.

9.myth;accumulation of toxins in the body.
ans;as long as the kidneys and liver is functioning normally they will not cause any problems and no toxins will be accumulated in body

10.exposure to dust and dusty winds or sudden change in climate.
Ans; this is not a cause commonly.Only few people are or might be affeected when their skin fails to adapt to a new climate in a short time.











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