why really causes acne i hear so much different crap but what is true?

4 Comments

1. Tiffany H says:

   April 18, 2010 at 10:02 pm

   alot is hormonal, particularly around the chin and mouth, that’s caused by stress related hormones. also try drinking more water(acne can be caused by excess grease/oil in your pores mixed with dirt and dead skin cells) the skin produces more oils when it is dehydrated.
2. Free Spirit says:

   April 18, 2010 at 10:04 pm

   Blockages (from dirt usually or extra grease/oil) in the natural flow of bodily oils emitted from the pores in the face. To avoid blocking your pores never wipe your face with your hands (probably the most common way that people feed or intensify their acne). And if you do, it is best to rinse your face with water and dry it with a towel or cloth, NOT paper towels or anything consisting of paper.
3. L'Via says:

   April 18, 2010 at 10:17 pm

   MYTH= Acne is caused by food you eat. Science proves this is false.

   If you are a teenager, chances are you have acne because of the changes in your hormonal balance. This is common for almost everybody. It’s perfectly natural and fades with age. During puberty everything kind of goes out of whack! The sebum glands produce too much oil, resulting in acne.

   Some people have hereditary acne.

   Also if you have dry skin, your body will automatically want to produce oil, so be sure to use light-weight oil free moisterizers that don’t clog your pores.

   ****Some tips****
   -wash your face w/ hot water and rinse with cold water.
   (the hott water opens up your pores allowing dirt and oil to escape while the cold closes them to prevent future breakouts)

   -use glycerine-baised soaps. (they do not over dry skin, they restore a natural balance.)

   -avoid things that dry out your skin.

   -tea tree oil is natures cure for acne. (takes a while but it works).

   -PROACTIVE doesn’t work! I’ve tried it!

   The truth is there are only 2 things that cause acne:
   -hormonal imbalances (puberty)

   -or dirt and bacteria that clogs pores
4. whipstaff says:

   April 18, 2010 at 10:49 pm

   i use to see a dermatologist in mexico. from what he told me, most doctors in the us go by the book, and the book says there is no certainty that foods can cause acne. but every person is different. so, with some people, eating junk food may indeed be the cause of acne. for the most part though, acne is caused by excessive body oil production. accutane reduces this amount, which is why it is the only medication that WILL stop acne. 85% of the people who take accutane essentially cure there acne problem. the remaining 15% can take the drug multiple times