Isn't skin a wonderful thing to have?
An obvious benefit of skin is that it protects our bodies' internal
organs from harmful elements like dirt, insects, bites, toxic chemicals,
nasty weather, and the like, and it certainly is more attractive than
what's underneath.
When skin is healthy it's nice to look at, but when it's diseased, it can
not only affect you physically, but more painfully can cause stress and
social problems.
Like the common cold, acne and similar skin diseases can be treated and
covered up, but cannot really be cured. The best treatment is prevention
and knowledge about what makes your skin happy, so that you can avoid
skin care enemies and breakout triggers.
The real cause of acne can vary from individual to individual, but some
factors can be stated with relative certainty:
1. Acne occurs when pores or hair follicles become blocked or clogged.
2. There are basically 4 types of acne manifestations: whiteheads,
blackheads, pimples, and nodules.
3. Acne can appear pretty much anywhere on the skin, though it causes the
most concern when it shows up on the face. The worst forms of acne break
out, however, on the chest and back, and most commonly on males rather
than females because of hormonal differences.
4. There are many common myths and untruths about acne, rosacea, and
other skin care problems.
Some acne myths include "you'll outgrow it, so leave it alone", "being
out in the sun helps acne", "acne problems are directly or indirectly
proportionate to sexual activity", "acne visits dirty people", "acne is
contagious", and too many more to list in this short article.
The sad thing is that belief in the myths can be devasting, in that
proper treatment is avoided, and lifestyle changes that don't need to be
made can take away pleasure unnecessarily.
For example, at one point in my life, I truly believed that I was
allergic to chocolate and that it caused my breakouts. Whenever I would
succumb to the temptation and have "just a little" I would stress out
waiting for the red spots, and sure enough they would appear.
After several years and much experimentation, I learned I had no allergy,
the stress was a trigger for me, and a new over the counter face scrub
has kept me in the clear ever since.
Knowing what triggers your breakouts can be the difference between
constant battles and healthy skin. The Internet is a wonderful place to
get the information you need, so stop stressing out and learn what it
takes to put your best face forward.
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Dennis Becker
http://www.skin-care-advice.com
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