Acne - what is the reason behind ?

The exact cause is still a mystery, researchers not yet come  with the correct information about the reason behind the acne. Some factors seems to be the cause but no strong evidence to prove it,  as the reason differs from individual to individual.

Some factors considered to be the reason for acne are 

•    Change in the hormone level during puberty and pregnancy
•    Genetic issues
•    Deficiency of vitamins
•    Improper food habit (not a healthy diet)
•    Some kind of medicines like birth control pills
•    Some beauty products
•    Pollution
•    Humidity levels

Acne myths - part I

Let us see about some of the acne myths in this post,

1. People who have acne are unclean and maintain poor hygiene

When the oil glands responsible for keeping our skin waterproof and moist, over react to produce excessive quantities of sebum, they block the associated hair follicle, causing clogged pores, which develops into acne. So hygiene has absolutely nothing to do with it.

2.Eating the wrong foods will lead to acne

The fact is that there is no co-relation between what you eat and acne. The chocolates, the French fries, the cheese pizza, and all those other fatty foods, because of their unhealthy consequence have no affect whatsoever on your skin. However, eating a well balanced diet makes sense.

3. Acne is caused by stress

Stress, that most of us experience as part of our day-to-day existence does not lead to acne. Sometimes, acne can arise as the side-effect of drugs taken to treat severe stress.

4.Acne is a merely a cosmetic disease

Acne does affect the way you look and yes, it is considered a threat to your physical well being. However, the fact remains that in some cases acne can lead to permanent scarring which is more than just purely cosmetic.