Truths and lies about acne
A continuous increasing percentage of population appears acne once or twice in his life, regardless of age and sex. It is a dermatological disease that occurs due to many factors and still have not clarified the exact causes. The common denominator is the factors such as genetic predisposition, diet, excessive stress, allergies, hormonal disorders, etc. contribute to increased sebum, and the sebaceous resources fail to eliminate and the creation of pimples is inevitable.
At this point we should look at the biggest truths about acne. Keep in mind that this disease has direct social and psychological impact on the patient. It is a disease which does not create any problem in the human body. However creates reduced self-esteem and lack of confidence especially in adolescence because of rejection and therefore patients' marginalization. If you want to face a human disorder you have to know where it comes from. So, lets get a glance at the “big truths”:
Acne is not a contagious disease, except staphylococcal infection.
The diet neither aggravate either cause acne, according to recent studies there is no interrelation. Naturally vegetables and fruits consumption and generally a low-fat diet helps the body but not the way to eliminate acne.
Smoking does not aggravate the acne but stop smoking is so beneficial for making you and your skin healthier.
Acne doesn't leave scars, if diagnosed in time and make use of appropriate medicines (cleansing, lotions, creams for everyday use). Scarring is a result of our abuse (contamination) of acne pimples.
Acne is more severe in men than in women because of testosterone. This is due to the enzyme 5a reductase, which converts testosterone to androgen causing stronger acne.