Facts On Dirt &
Acne
Myths Buster: Dirt & Acne
There have always been many false conceptions and assumptions
about acne, but, most of these were utterly refuted through
the latest researches and studies done to determine the real
causes of the skin disorder.
Remarkably, these misbeliefs may present logical solutions
or proofs to help patients believe in their reality. But in
many cases, these logical presentations of facts have resulted
the worsened skin condition. For example, it has been known
for years that chocolates may trigger the outbreaks of acne
due to its extra oil contents not including the nuts incorporated
in the ingredients or other derivatives of dairy products.
And, the researches have disapproved this notion by establishing
the fact that the food items do not directly affect the production
of acne.
However, it does have some relation with the hormonal imbalance
and the body’s reactions to the food taken into the
digestive system. This will affect the release of androgens
which meant to trigger the over production of sebum, the oily
substance found in the skin. Even with all these, chocolates
still do not affect in any way, either by worsening the case
or decreasing the intensity of the acne outbreaks.
Acne is not caused by dirt. Washing the face or keeping the
skin clean is not to get rid of dirt from the skin, it is
only to prepare the skin for further treatment. You should
avoid washing face more than twice a day because this may
further worsen the condition by spreading the infection into
other sections of the skin tissues.
It is not dirt that clogs the skin pores but the accumulation
of dead cells, bacteria and white blood cells which plugged
the pilosebaceous canals embedded deep within the skin layers.
When this mixture is trapped in the hair follicle, it may
infect or inflame the skin.
Blackheads did not turn black because of dirt. It is known
as blackheads due to the presence of the melanin in the sebum,
which when exposed to air turns black. Actually, blackheads
and whiteheads have similar characteristics and develop the
same way, the only difference is on the layer of skin where
they can be found. Whiteheads are usually found in closed
pores which are rooted deeper in the skin while the blackheads
are situated in open clogs near the surface of the skin.
Although dirt does not actually cause the development of
acne, this does not negate the fact that we should keep our
skin healthy and clean. People who are inflicted with acne
should take at least two baths a day. If you fail to achieve
this, then you might need to wash your face regularly. Do
not use harsh soup though. It is a false statement that sebum
have no substantial value for the skin, it helps to lubricate
the skin tissues so it would not become extremely dry.
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