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Discover the Truth about Acne
March 31, 2008Comments (1) Because acne is so widely discussed, facts and fiction about this skin problem have been confused. A lot of hearsays about acne have been going around and passed on from generation to generation. Some may have been eventually proven correct, but there are still quite a number of them that remain questionable. Below are some of the myths and truths about acne. Read on to find out what is true and what is not.Myth #1: Eating chocolates and nuts will cause break outs!
The Truth: Previously, chocolates and nuts were thought to be the cause of break outs, especially among teens. However, these assumptions were not formulated from scientific evidences. After relevant research was conducted, dermatologists and doctors have confirmed that the consumption of chocolates and nuts do not contribute directly to the development of acne. But recently, new studies show that foods can cause acne indirectly. Consuming dairy products in general may contribute to acne growth. However, if you eat chocolates moderately, there?s no reason for you to worry about acne. It is also proven that nuts do not cause acne. In fact, doctors recommend nuts because they contain zinc, which can boost the immune system and help control acne. Myth #2: Pizza can worsen acne!
The Truth: To this date, there is no evidence to determine whether this claim is true or false. However, we can break down the ingredients of pizza to know how it may or may not affect acne development. One of the common ingredients or toppings of a pizza is cheese. Cheese is a dairy product, and when it is digested, it releases chemicals that may affect acne growth. Another common pizza topping is meat. Meat contains hormones or hormone-like substances that can cause acne as well. Also, if your pizza is oily, then there is a chance you can get oil on your face, and this will infect the clogged pores and cause acne. Generally, eating pizza moderately will not really cause acne. Myth #3: Avoid fried foods as they can cause breakouts.
The Truth: Again, no studies have been conducted to prove this. However, if you are exposed to the oil when cooking, there?s a higher chance that you will develop acne. It?s not the food you take that causes acne, but the oil that comes in contact with your face. Myth #4: Dirty skin is the cause of acne.
The Truth: This is not entirely true. We get dirt and dust everyday when we go outdoors. If you live or work in the city, then you will be in contact with pollution. While the dirt can contribute to factors that cause acne, dirt alone will not cause break outs. Acne is caused when a clogged pore is infected by bacteria.
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