{"id":3265,"date":"2016-04-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-10T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetskecom.trinos.nl\/blog\/2016\/04\/11\/facts-and-fables-about-acne\/"},"modified":"2021-04-01T10:02:01","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T08:02:01","slug":"facts-and-fables-about-acne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dr-jetskeultee.com\/blog\/facts-and-fables-about-acne\/","title":{"rendered":"Facts and Fables about Acne"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i>After the episode of Zapp (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.npo.nl\/britt-niek-on-topic\/06-02-2016\/AT_2047151\">broadcast on the 6 February 2016<\/a>) it was again apparent how difficult it is to change those fables surrounding the causes of acne. It\u2019s time to clear up the most popular ones&#8230;<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>A matter of outgrowing it?<\/b><br \/>\nIndeed, one of the biggest misconceptions is that you just need to \u2018grow out of it\u2019. It is so important that acne is handled properly, otherwise it can go from bad to worse, and then later your son or daughter may be left with scarring.<\/p>\n<p><b>Surely chocolate gives you spots?<\/b><br \/>\nDiet partly plays a role. It is recognised that food which has a major influence on your blood sugar levels can make acne worse. Chocolate is a good example of this. Definitely the milk type. But also sweets, biscuits, crisps and cakes. Dairy products also seem to aggravate acne. According to research, \u2018fats\u2019 have almost no effect on acne. What may well have an influence is if you often find yourself in a fatty atmosphere; for example working in a kitchen\/snack bar.<\/p>\n<p><b>Is acne contagious?<\/b><br \/>\nNo it\u00a0is not contagious. Acne is the body reacting to the P. acnes bacteria, alongside other factors such as increased sebum production. You cannot catch it\u00a0from someone else.<\/p>\n<p><b>Should you squeeze spots?<\/b><br \/>\nThis is a definite no-go! Squeezing spots can actually lead to more inflammation and eventually even scarring which is very difficult to get rid of.<\/p>\n<p><b>Does toothpaste help to dry out spots?<\/b><br \/>\nI wouldn\u2019t advise this. Toothpaste irritates not only the skin, it can also cause new spots.<\/p>\n<p><b>So how can you get rid of a spot as quickly as possible?<\/b><br \/>\nAs soon as you see a spot appear apply some Benzoyl Peroxide or diluted tea tree oil onto the area. These substances kill the bacteria causing the inflammation. An Exfoliant with Salicylic Acid can be applied over that; Salicylic Acid cleans the pores. If you have something important to go to, and the spot has a white head, you can carefully prick it with a sterilised needle and gently squeeze it out.<\/p>\n<p><b>Is acne hereditary?<\/b><br \/>\nThe acne causing gene has not yet been discovered, however acne often seems to run in families. If one of your parents has had severe acne when they were younger, the chances are that you will also suffer from it. But that doesn\u2019t mean that you have to just accept it. There are many things that can be done to ensure that you keep it as much under control as possible.<\/p>\n<p><b>Is sunshine good for acne?<\/b><br \/>\nIt is often thought that the sun helps with acne. This is because when your skin becomes brown the acne is less noticeable. Unfortunately this will not help in the long term, it will make it even worse. First of all your skin dries out, but consequently the skin repairs itself by swelling up and increasing its sebum production. Two of the factors which can aggravate acne\u2026<\/p>\n<p><b>Does sweating aggravate it?<\/b><br \/>\nIt is a misconception that sweat alone causes acne. However, sweat in combination with tight clothing and friction can cause an outbreak of acne. Do you wear a cap or headband during exercising? This can cause an outbreak on your forehead. It is therefore always important to wash your face and body after a work-out.<\/p>\n<p><b>Going to the beauty therapist?<\/b><br \/>\nBe careful about seeing a beauty therapist. Although there are very professional people, a treatment by a beauty therapist usually just causes more problems. The products (scrubs) or methods used (steaming, squeezing) are too irritating for a problem skin.<\/p>\n<p><b>EXTRA TIPS:<\/b><br \/>\n\u2022 Change your pillow cases regularly (every couple of days)<br \/>\n\u2022 Clean your telephone daily with an alcohol wipe<br \/>\n\u2022 Give your treatment time to work (minimum 4-6 weeks)<br \/>\n\u2022 Don\u2019t stop as soon as your skin is free from spots.<br \/>\n\u2022 Never go to bed without washing your face.<br \/>\n\u2022 Wash your hands before you wash your face.<br \/>\n\u2022 Seek help from a skin therapist or your GP if you are unsure what to do.<br \/>\n\u2022 Wash your make-up brushes weekly with a baby shampoo.<br \/>\n\u2022 Camouflage tip: a non comedogenic foundation \u2013 small amount of powder \u2013 concealer. OR a green cover stick under your foundation, masks the redness.<br \/>\n\u2022 Spots and inflammation under the skin on your hair line may be caused by your shampoo or hair styling products.<br \/>\n\u2022 Eat everything in moderation, and exchange food with simple carbohydrates for low sugar foods as often as possible.<br \/>\n\u2022 Protect yourself properly in the sun.<br \/>\n\u2022 Lots of small bumps on your forehead? They may be yeast pimples.<br \/>\n\u2022 Expensive skincare doesn\u2019t mean quality.<\/p>\n<p>Regards, Jetske<\/p>\n<p><i>(Dr. Jetske Ultee-Research Physician Cosmetic Dermatology)<br \/>\n<\/i><br \/>\n<b>You can also read:<\/b><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dr-jetskeultee.com\/blog\/a-step-by-step-plan-for-teenagers-with-acne\">Step-By-Step Plan for Teenagers<\/a> with Acne<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dr-jetskeultee.com\/blog\/spots-which-aren-t-acne\" class=\"broken_link\">More About Yeast Pimples<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dr-jetskeultee.com\/blog\/is-an-expensive-moisturiser-better\">Is Expensive Skincare Better?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After the episode of Zapp (broadcast on the 6 February 2016) it was again apparent how difficult it is to change those fables surrounding the causes of acne. 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