Acne Myths
Myth #1: Poor peronsal hygeine causes acne. Acne is not caused by dirt or surface oils despite popular belief. In fact washing or scrubbing too hard can make acne worse, and further irritate your skin. The best method for cleaning or washing is to do 
so gently with mild soap and water.
Myth #2: Acne is caused by junk food. "That greasy pizza is going to give you zits!" or "I can't have chocolate it will give me acne"...these are common cries, and they are not proven in any way. There is no conclusive proof that connects acne with what a person eats. It does not matter, chocolate, greasy foods, it makes no difference. Now this should not in any way be free license to eat whatever you want, a healthy diet is very important to your overall health and well being.
Myth #3: Acne is caused by stress. Stress from ordinary day to day life does not cause acne, though some prescription medications that people take for depression or stress treatment may have side effects that include acne. Consult your physician to find out if the acne medications you may be taking have this side effect.
Myth #4: Acne is just a cosmetic disease. Acne is more than a mere cosmetic disease. It is true that outwardly it only affects how you look, but permanent scars and the social and psychological pressures inflicted by acne can be carried for a lifetime.
Myth #5: You just have to let acne run its course. Acne can
be cured and cleared up, it should not be ignored. There is no reason why
anyone should have to suffer through acne with the acne
treatments and natural acne products available today.