Acne is a problem of skin that affects almost everyone at some stage of life, so there are many myths about this problem. Next, let's know some claims about acne and clarify whether they are myths or truths.
→ Myths and truths about acne
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Do men have more acne than women?
Truth. Acne is more common in men than in women. This fact is related to the production of testosterone, a hormone that causes greater activity of the sebaceous gland. In men, the occurrence of acne is also more serious.
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Is acne contagious?
Myth. Acne, despite presenting as a factor for its development the colonization of the hair follicle by a bacterium (Propionibacterium acnes), is not transmitted from one person to another.
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Does acne have a genetic cause?
Truth. Acne is genetically related, so children of people who have had acne may have a genetic predisposition to develop this problem.
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Is acne related to food?
Truth. Despite being a topic of much debate, there is research that indicates the relationship between acne, foods with a high glycemic index (foods that have carbohydrates and that have a high potential for raising the amount of sugar in the blood) and dairy products. Thus, foods with these characteristics can contribute to the increase in acne. This is the case, for example, with chocolate. Although there are no studies confirming that cocoa helps increase acne, many chocolate bars are rich in sugar and milk, which can contribute to the increase of this problem.
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Is acne related to cleansing the skin?
Myth. Acne is not related to dirty skin. It is worth noting, at this point, that many people think that excessive cleaning helps in reducing acne, however, this is not true. On the contrary, frequent cleaning can increase skin irritation.
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Acne is related to stress?
Truth. Acne is related to stress, and its aggravation is common in times when the individual is under great pressure, such as during the weeks of testing.
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