At a medical symposium held in Dubai, it was revealed the nearly 80% of adolescents in the UAE, that is people aged 15-22 years, suffer from acne, which medical experts confirm is a disease. The situation is further worsened, since 5% of these adolescents resort to the wrong treatments for acne and acne scars due to ignorance regarding side effects or lack of knowledge. According to experts, food doesn't affect the problem but stress does, and studies have revealed that 30% of acne sufferers have study-related stress. It was also revealed that around 70% of the patients were girls and 30% were boys.
There is lot of information or rather misinformation about acne scars out there, which leads to people choosing the wrong treatment or wrong method to get rid of them. Here are a few myths that you should know about that might help you with treatment.
These Scars Do Not Fade CompletelyThis particular myth is not 100% true. Acne scars can fade away, depending on many factors, such as like how severe the acne was, how long you had it for, and what the right treatment for your scars would be. Other factors like skin type and lifestyle also play a role. A good skin clinic can definitely help you in better understanding the healing process.
They Cannot Be PreventedThe marks are caused as part of the healing process of the skin. The more the damage to the skin, the more intense the scarring would be. These marks are also caused by bacteria, inflammation or by squeezing and popping your pimples. Bacteria unfortunately cannot be eliminated but the effects of inflammation can be avoided by avoiding touching and squeezing the affected part.
Exercise Has No Role to PlayExercise doesn't affect the scar directly but it sure does help in improving the wound healing time. Exercise doesn't mean it has to be heavy workouts, it can be something as simple as going for a walk every night. It is better to avoid gyms, since there is a risk of infections, given the number of people at these facilities. Also avoid the sun in the first couple of weeks of the healing process, hence the walking at night.
Sleep Doesn't Affect HealingSleep is a time when your body rests, repairs and restores itself. The skin is also an organ, so loss of sleep can affect the skin as well. Therefore, it is important to sleep well and sleep enough for better recovery. Also, lack of sleep can lead to an increase in the stress hormones, which again will worsen the situation. So, ensure you get enough sleep and get rid of acne and its scars.
There is lot of information or rather misinformation about acne scars out there, which leads to people choosing the wrong treatment or wrong method to get rid of them. Here are a few myths that you should know about that might help you with treatment.
These Scars Do Not Fade CompletelyThis particular myth is not 100% true. Acne scars can fade away, depending on many factors, such as like how severe the acne was, how long you had it for, and what the right treatment for your scars would be. Other factors like skin type and lifestyle also play a role. A good skin clinic can definitely help you in better understanding the healing process.
They Cannot Be PreventedThe marks are caused as part of the healing process of the skin. The more the damage to the skin, the more intense the scarring would be. These marks are also caused by bacteria, inflammation or by squeezing and popping your pimples. Bacteria unfortunately cannot be eliminated but the effects of inflammation can be avoided by avoiding touching and squeezing the affected part.
Exercise Has No Role to PlayExercise doesn't affect the scar directly but it sure does help in improving the wound healing time. Exercise doesn't mean it has to be heavy workouts, it can be something as simple as going for a walk every night. It is better to avoid gyms, since there is a risk of infections, given the number of people at these facilities. Also avoid the sun in the first couple of weeks of the healing process, hence the walking at night.
Sleep Doesn't Affect HealingSleep is a time when your body rests, repairs and restores itself. The skin is also an organ, so loss of sleep can affect the skin as well. Therefore, it is important to sleep well and sleep enough for better recovery. Also, lack of sleep can lead to an increase in the stress hormones, which again will worsen the situation. So, ensure you get enough sleep and get rid of acne and its scars.