Acne can be both uncomfortable
and embarrassing. When someone
repeatedly receives acne breakouts,
they often wonder what they
can do to prevent them from
happening again. Unfortunately,
many times they are misinformed
about acne skin care. In fact,
many commonly accepted acne
"facts" are nothing more than
myths. It is wise to inform
yourself before making decisions
about acne skin care. The
following are some acne skin
care myths which any medical
doctor will debunk:
Myth #1: Acne treatments are
universal, and what works
for one person will work for
everyone.
The truth is, everyone's natural
chemistry and skin are unique.
Furthermore, each person lives
in a unique environment which
will have specific effects
on their skin and acne. The
truth is, what works as an
acne "fix" for one person
may completely fail for someone
else. Each person should get
personalized advice from a
dermatologist. Furthermore,
they should be willing to
keep trying different things
until they find a regimen
that works for them.
Myth #2: There is a quick
fix for acne.
This is another myth which
often proves to be completely
false. For people with very
severe acne, getting rid of
it can be a long-fought "war",
not a quick battle. Even when
medication is very effective,
it can take up to 6 to 8 weeks
to get initial results. To
beat acne, it is necessary
to be patient and "stick with
it", even when treatment doesn't
seem to be helping.
Myth #3: You don't need a
dermatologist's help to beat
acne.
Actually, the dermatologist
is exactly who you need to
beat acne! Some people believe
that their own concocted remedies,
or over-the-counter treatments
are enough to clear up their
skin. The fact is, you may
need a personalized plan to
actually clear up your acne,
and only a doctor is qualified
enough to recommend this safely.
So do yourself a favor, and
go see a doctor about it!
You'll be glad you did.
Of course, those are just
a few of the facts (and uncovered
myths) about acne skin care.
To get the full story, it
is advised that you see a
dermatologist and get more
personalized recommendations.
And of course, once you are
prescribed a specific acne
regimen, remember to stick
with it! Anything worthwhile
takes time.
About the author:
Ruth Stattmiller writes about
skin care topics, including
acne skin care.
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