Top Ten Acne FAQs

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1.) Can I catch acne or spots from other people?

Most types of acne, although linked to bacteria which are located under your skin in the hair follicles, can not be transmitted through contact. Touching or kissing someone with acne will not cause you to develop acne or spots.

2.) Is their a genetic link to acne (will I get it if my parents did)?

Studies show that there is a genetic aspect determining who does and doesnâ€™t develop acne. In other words, children of parents who had or have acne are more likely to also be affected than those whose parents are acne free. As with any other disease, however, having a family history of acne does not guarantee you will get it; only that you have a much great chance then someone with no family history.

3.) Does my dietary intake affect/cause my acne?

It is often said that chocolate and sweets (i.e. sugary foods), fried food, and even drinking water, orange juice and milk can cause you to develop acne, or make existing acne worse. This is not the case - there is no scientific evidence to support these claims.

The fact is, that the cause of acne is not entirely known, but there are so many factors effecting the development of acne that it is very difficult to isolate a primary 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 donâ€™t eat or drink it.

4.) Does dirt on my skin or poor hygiene cause acne?

Having a daily hygiene routine will help to make your skin healthy, but dirty skin will not cause acne. Also bare in mind that over-washing your skin can irritate your follicles making them more vulnerable to infection and therefore spots. 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?

Some studies have shown that stress can exacerbate current cases of acne, but not cause it directly. So if you do 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.) Is it only teenagers that can get acne?

The simple answer is no. In fact many people who never experienced acne as a teen can develop it in their 30, 40, and 50â€™s.

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

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?

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?

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?

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