The Truth About Acne

Welcome to Acne Myths, Etc.! If you've been traveling acne's rough road, you can finally breathe a sigh of relief. After all the disappointment you've undoubtedly experienced, you've finally found a site committed to telling the truth about acne.

So what exactly can this website do for you? First of all, we're going to help you understand what causes acne and why it's not your fault. Next, we'll explode acne myths -- and there are so many of them!

We're also going to point you to the resources, methods and treatments that will help you finally take control of your acne. That includes letting you know what acne treatments work, why some don't work so well, and why some are nothing more than snake oil wrapped in a package of twenty-first century marketing.

There are three of us who contribute to this website -- all of us from different backgrounds and all with different acne experiences. We're proof that no matter how bad you think your acne is, there IS hope -- and hope is truly a treasure.

First let me introduce myself. My name is Jessica Sawyer. I am not your typical acne sufferer. As a teenager, my complexion was flawless -- absolutely flawless. In fact, I was constantly complimented on how clear my skin was and as far as makeup went, I rarely wore anything more than lip gloss and mascara.

Then, shortly after I turned 29, something odd started happening. I would get a pimple here and there -- not too frequently and not too often. Then it started getting worse. I tried everything -- changed makeup, changed cleanser, paid for expensive facial treatments that cost me more than sixty bucks a pop -- nothing seemed to work.

After more than a year of frustration and hundreds (actually probably thousands) of dollars in acne "treatments" and consistently horrible skin, I finally figured out what I had been doing wrong. And I stopped believing acne myths you likely believe today.

I don't want others to make the same mistakes I made. If it were up to me, everyone would know how to banish acne the minute it reared its ugly head. I'm more than happy to share what I know.

While you're here you'll also meet Nick Dawson. Nick is a great guy. He had horrible acne as a teenager and when he finally did get rid of it, the scars left behind were evidence of what he had suffered. Luckily, Nick was able to heal his scars about effectively as he had been able to treat his acne. Exploding acne myths is a passion of Nick's.

Last, but certainly not least, is Bob Harrison. Bob is my idol -- seriously. He is SO knowledgeable when it comes to acne. He can tell you what causes it, how to treat it, how to keep it away -- if you want to know something about acne, Bob's got the answer you're looking for.

The three of us here at Acne Myths, Etc. are going to be your allies in your war against acne. Look at yourself in the mirror and say goodbye to your bad skin. We're here to make sure you finally know the truth about acne.

Dealing with Acne Scars

Acne scars are acne's ugly legacy. They are painful reminders that even the best acne treatments can't remove acne's lingering marks on your life and your body. And when they're severe, they can seriously affect a person's self esteem, health, and life.

It might not seem like acne scars are a big deal, but if you've suffered from them, you know differently. And while it's easy to find acne treatments online and in stores, it's not nearly as simple to find an effective acne scar treatment. Over time, a person can start to despair that they will ever beat those scars.

But take heart, because there is hope. Here are some useful acne scar treatments that really work.

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Best Acne Treatment for Clearing Your Skin

The best acne treatment is a healthy lifestyle. It's a combination of all the different versions of the best acne cure you've been hearing and reading about for years. Everyone wants a quick, easy solution to their problems. I want to wipe something on my face and have my acne vanish, my mom wants to take a pill and lose thirty pounds, my brother wants to get rich quick. But that's just not how life works.

Most problems have multipart solutions. Acne solutions are no different. Sure, for some lucky people, one specific product or form of acne skin care will work wonders. But for most of us, solving our acne issues is something that takes time and commitment.

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Getting Rid of Scalp Acne

Scalp acne is an incredibly annoying problem. In some ways, it's better than facial acne since it's harder to see and more easily disguised. On the other hand, though, it's painful, embarrassing, and feels gross. Then there's simple tasks like brushing your hair, which become incredibly painful when you have scalp pimples.

Fortunately, there are things you can do to both treat and prevent acne on scalp lines and under your hair. Read on for some advice on dealing with scalp acne.

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Another Dose of Acne Myths

There are so many acne myths, it's hard to separate fact from fiction. That's why you have our handy guides on myths about acne to make sure you don't get drawn into false webs. We all know the common myths about things like chocolate, but there are some that are a little harder to keep track of.

So here are another batch of myths about treating acne, causing acne, and the best acne solutions.

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Acne Treatment and Low Carb Diets Meet

If you want a natural acne treatment, you may be in luck. Doctors believe that a low carb diet could provide an excellent way to deal with skin blemishes.

Now, before you start rummaging through the cupboards and throwing bread in the garbage, note that we're talking about a LOW carb diet, not a NO carb diet. Most doctors and nutritionists agree that your body needs carbs -- it's just that we eat too many, and we eat the wrong kind.

So starting a low carb diet could be better than all of the acne treatments you've tried. Why is that, and how do you go about it?

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Stop Acne In Its Tracks

The best time to stop acne is before you get it. If you're like many people, though, once your skin clears up, you might slack off on your skin regiment. It's completely natural: people tend to forget about problems that don't immediately present themselves (it's why we're such diligent flossers when we get back from the dentist or have a toothache, but not so much the rest of the time.)

So it's going to happen. You'll mostly conquer your acne problems, and then one day, you notice a single pimple. Ugh, you think -- and then one becomes two, and two becomes four, and soon you've got breakouts all over your face and body.

The best tactic would be to stop acne before it started. But if you notice a pimple, it's time to take immediate action to prevent a full scale breakout.

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How Acne and Diet Relate to Each Other

There are many disproven links between acne and diet. For example, growing up you may have heard the myth that 'chocolate causes acne.' It doesn't. There is nothing in chocolate that makes your body have a knee-jerk reaction and decide to produce more oil in your skin.

However, there is reason to believe that your diet and the foods you ingest can have an affect on your acne. And while some may argue that foods are not causes of acne, there is plenty of evidence to the contrary.

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Emergency Acne Tips and Cures

It's your wedding... or your graduation day... or your high school reunion, and you have a bad case of emergency acne. It's not uncommon, especially since the added stress of a big event often causes changes in your skin, which can bring on the dreaded zits. But if all eyes are on you, acne spells bad news.

Never fear... here are some emergency acne solutions that help you get through this temporary situation.

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Summer Acne Tips -- Fighting The Summer Breakout

Even as an adult, I struggle with summer acne. And when I was a teenager, the summer months were a living nightmare for me. No matter what I did, I couldn't keep my skin from shining like a beacon and glowing like a tomato.

The skin care that helps you fight acne all winter long may not work when summer comes around. Not only is the warm weather going to make you sweat more, you're probably smearing sunscreen and bug spray and all sorts of other lovely things on your face. It's a tough thing when you're down to a choice between extreme sunburns and severe acne.

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The Benefits of Oily Skin

Who wants oily skin? It leads to acne, smeared makeup, shiny noses, and all sorts of other things we don't even want to think about, much less discuss. I know the feeling: I've had oily skin my entire life. I used to laugh when people complained about dry skin. At least they could slather some moisturizer on and be done with it. I was stuck with my pimples, no matter how many oily skin products I used.

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Best Acne Treatment for Clearing Your Skin

Getting Rid of Scalp Acne

Another Dose of Acne Myths

Acne Treatment and Low Carb Diets Meet

Stop Acne In Its Tracks

How Acne and Diet Relate to Each Other

Emergency Acne Tips and Cures

Summer Acne Tips -- Fighting The Summer Breakout

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