Acne's Top 10 FAQ's

Mark MacKay

1.) Can you get (catch) acne from other people?

Answer: While certain types of acne do contain a bacterium, it
is located in the hair follicles under your skin and can not be
transmitted through contact. So no, touching or kissing someone
with acne will not cause you to develop acne.

2.) If both my parents had acne does that mean I will develop
acne?

Answer: Studies show that heredity does play an important role
in determining who develops acne. So children of parents who had
or have acne are at a grater risk then others. It should be
noted that as with any disease just because you have a family
history, does not guarantee you will get it; only that you have
a much great chance then someone with no family history.

3.) Does eating or drinking certain foods cause acne?

Answer: Over the years studies have suggested everything from
chocolate, candy, fried foods, sugar, drinking water, orange
juice to milk can cause you to develop acne or make existing
acne worse. However their is no scientific evidence to support
any such results. There are so many factors effecting acne
development that it is very difficult to isolate any one cause.
So whether or not to avoid certain foods or drinks is really
just an individual preference. If you find your skin reacts
negatively to certain foods, then just don't eat or drink it.

4.) Does dirt on my skin cause acne?

Answer: Having proper hygiene will help with healthy skin.
However dirty skin will not cause acne, but anybody with acne
should be extra vigilant in having a good cleansing routine.
Over washing can irritate your skin and make it more vulnerable
to infection. Washing with a gentle cleanser will help reduce
skin cell build up and keep your skin looking at its best. So
find a balance and try not to over wash.

5.) Does stress cause acne?

Answer: Stress has been shown to make acne worse, not directly
cause it. So if you suffer from acne you should be aware of how
you react under stress and develop ways to help manage and keep
it under control. This will not only help with controlling your
acne but also benefit your over all health.

6.) Can you develop acne once you are out of your teens?

Answer: The simple answer is yes. In fact many people who never
experienced acne as a teen can develop it in their 30, 40, and
50's.

7.) Does make up or sunscreen make acne worse?

Answer: Certain products that are overly greasy and thick can
plug the skins follicles leading to the development of acne. Not
all products affect everyone the same way, so while you many
develop acne using one product someone else may not. If you are
prone to acne you will need to be extra careful with what you
put on your skin. Try to always use oil free products and also
test a small amount on a patch of skin for a few days before
using it all over.

8.) Will exercising affect my acne?

Answer: While it is still unclear why this happens, vigorous
exercising that causes your body to heat up and sweat does seem
to cause acne to get worse for certain people. One theory is
that exercise increases the production of sebum, the oil that
when to much is produced can lead to acne.

9.) Can a facial help with acne?

Answer: There is no easy way to answer this question. The term
facial is used to describe everything from an over the counter
product you buy from a drug store and do it yourself to
something done at an expensive spa for hundreds of dollars. The
bottom line is anything that might irritate your skin can make
your acne worse.

10.) Why does my acne stop responding to my current treatment?

Answer: Acne medication, like all medications can become less
effective over time as your body builds a resistance to them. It
might be necessary to use acne treatment regiments on a
rotational basis for optimum effectiveness.

About the author:

Mark MacKay is a researcher, marketer, and former Acne sufferer.
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