I. The misconception that acne is only a product specific to adolescence
Acne can occur at any age. Clinically, in addition to adolescence, there are
1. Neonatal acne.
It can appear within a few months after birth and is generally mild and most can heal on their own.
2. Infantile acne.
Then it appears at 3 – 6 months of age and can last until the age of 5. Patients with infantile acne are prone to severe acne by adulthood. Pan Hu, Department of Dermatology and Venereology, PLA 102 Hospital
3. Juvenile acne.
In recent years, due to the accelerated pace of study and work, changes in the structure of life and diet, and pollution of the air environment, acne patients are increasing, and the age of onset has tended to be juvenile and middle-aged. Teenagers are mainly due to familial oily skin, which coincides with puberty, endocrine disorders and the social pressure of learning and family.
4. Acne in the 30s and 40s.
Professional women in their thirties and forties have acne, mainly due to high mental stress, mostly from work, family and interpersonal relationships, or due to illness.
5. Acne in the age of fifty.
Some patients occur at the age of forty or fifty, mainly due to endocrine disorders and reduced estrogen, or due to diseases such as liver disease and diabetes.
Second, acne is taken lightly and mistakenly thought to be only a minor disease
The occurrence of acne is very complex. In addition to endocrine disorders, excessive cortical secretion and infectious factors, other factors such as immunity, genetics, and blood rheology changes are also thought to be related to acne, which is also greatly related to psychosocial, living habits, and living environment; furthermore, mental stimuli such as low self-esteem, dissatisfaction, and other emotionally depressed states of mind lead to mental endocrine influences that aggravate the condition and form a vicious cycle.
Acne should be prepared for long-term treatment. The cause of the disease should be analyzed and treated comprehensively.
Third, facial acne abuse of drugs or hormones
Due to unknown diagnosis, eagerness to cure, self-medication, disrespect for medical advice, and improper medication, acne is not well treated and side effects occur, or serious consequences are caused.
Abuse of hormones such as: Dermaplanin, Diclofenac, Euthyrox, etc. can cause acne. Hormones can stimulate the sebaceous glands to proliferate and make them secrete more vigorously. Secondary damage to the skin occurs as manifested by hirsutism, easy infection, thinning of the skin, stimulating the proliferation of pigment cells, causing capillary dilation, etc., leaving pigmentation spots that are difficult to clear. And the formation of hormone-dependent dermatitis.
Fourth, the use of contraceptive treatment
Contraceptive pills are popular among young women to treat acne. However, taking the pill casually can cause certain side effects, such as: loss of appetite, gastrointestinal discomfort, dizziness and weakness. The causes of acne are many, and if it is not caused by an endocrine disorder, the pill will not be effective. In short, acne medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.
V. Misconception that makeup can cover acne and protect the skin
After makeup is applied, the pores accumulate a lot of foundation and mix with sweat and dust in the air, forming dirt and blocking the pores, which in turn makes acne worse.
Sixth, the misconception that diligent face washing and squeezing can cure acne
It is important for acne sufferers to keep their skin clean, but they should not wash their faces desperately. Washing the face diligently can stimulate the sebaceous glands to secrete more and increase greasiness, making acne worse.
Some people think that squeezing out acne is good enough. However, acne can leave deep scarring after squeezing. In addition, squeezing will expand and deepen the infection, aggravating the condition.
7. Misconception that sunlight can cure acne
Some people think that sun exposure can cure acne. In fact, there is no information so far to confirm that UV rays can improve acne. In fact, this only makes the skin tan and the acne look less obvious.