All You Ever Wanted To Know About Acne – The Definitive Guide (Part 1)
For some people, acne represents nothing more than the key to the door into adulthood – almost a rite of passage as the body changes. As the most common disease in the world, it is often taken for granted that spots, blackheads and greasy skin will stake their temporary claim on the faces of almost everyone in the world.
However, for approximately 15% of people, these spots will persist, or be widespread and scarring. With surprisingly poor, inadequate information available to teenagers about acne management, many do not even realise the pharmacy assistant and pharmacist are able to provide help.
How much do you really know about acne and its causes? Do you know that there is no proven link with diet and acne? Did you realise that not everyone grows out of having acne, with 5% of women and 1% of men in their 40’s still suffering from a ‘teenage’ problem?
What are the Common Acne Myths?
The starting point of correct acne management should start from clearing up the myths:
1. Acne is caused by food. Scientific studies have not found a link...