DO YOU KNOW THE FACTS ABOUT ACNE? TAKE A QUICK QUIZ
1. Is acne genetic? Does acne run in a family?
2. What percentage of 12-24 year old suffer from acne?
A. 85%
B. 60%
C. 20%
3. Is acne just a phase we go through?
4. Is acne caused by poor hygiene?
5. Can getting a suntan help clear acne?
6. Does your diet cause acne?
7. Can stress make you break out?
8. Does makeup cause break outs?
9. True or False: The more medication I use the faster my acne will clear up.
10. True or False: Once your acne improves you can stop using your acne medication.
Answers:
Q1. Is acne genetic? Does acne run in a family?
A1. Not always, there are times when teens can have acne, mild to severe, even though neither parent did.
Q2. What percentage of 12-24 year old suffer from acne?
A2. 85% of us suffer from acne. Whether mild or severe, more people have it then don’t.
Q3. Is acne just a phase we go through?
A3. No, some people continue to experience break outs into their 20’s, 30’s and beyond.
Q4. Is acne caused by poor hygiene?
A4. Yes & No, acne is caused by bacteria not dirt or surface oils. Although when all three are
present it ups your chances of acne.
Q5. Can getting a suntan help clear acne?
A5. False, a suntan can cause irritation and skin cancer.
Q6. Does your diet cause acne?
A6. Maybe. For more information, look at this article.
Q7. Can stress make you break out?
A7. Yes, stress can cause biologic changes in one’s body which could make your acne flare up.
Q8. Does makeup cause break outs?
A8. Sometimes. Even though most makeup today is noncomedogenic, (which means it shouldn’t clog your pores), some patients with sensitive skin may still break out from certain makeup products.
Q9. True or False: The more medication I use the faster my acne will clear up.
A9. No, less is more, too much medication can leave your skin dry and irritated.
Q10. True or False: Once your acne improves you can stop using your acne medication.
A10. False, once you stop your medication you put your self at risk for a future break out.
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I really appreciate you clearing up a lot of the myths out there about acne. It’s interesting to learn that, no matter how hard some may try, acne isn’t just solved by washing your face more often. I am wondering if there is a type of make-up that anyone recommends for helping clear up acne. any suggestions? thanks
Hi Sarah
Thanks for writing.
You may want to try Arbonne. Many of our acne patients use them.
Best Regards