04/06/2021
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, affecting nearly 50 million Americans annually. June is , so what better time to learn more about this skin disease and debunk some of its most common myths.
To treat acne, it is important to understand what it is. The common blemishes, flare-ups and scarring are easily recognizable, but what exactly causes them? To put it simply, acne occurs in the skin when there is an overabundance of oil, dead skin cells, dirt or bacteria clogging up hair follicles. Other factors, such as hormones, stress levels, and increased oil production in the skin can trigger acne.
If you suffer from acne, it is more than likely that you have been provided with endless advice regarding treatment or preventative care. However, many of these recommendations are not grounded in truth!
Check out ZO Skin Health's blog post at https://zoskinhealth.com/blogs/blog/debunking-acne-myths to debunk these 7 acne myths once and for all!