Acne

Myths about acne
Through the ages, there have been many myths about acne. We list the myths and give you the facts.

Factors that affect acne
A list of factors which could affect your acne.

You and sports-induced acne
Yes, there is a type of acne that is induced by sports participation. It is called acne mechanica, and it is caused by heat, pressure and repetitive frictional rubbing.

Acne and your diet
Chocolates, fatty foods, refined sugars and starches have all been blamed for causing acne. What are the nutrition myths associated with acne? And are there any diet solutions?

Smoking and acne
Tobacco, while deteriorating the appearance of the skin over a period of time, in itself does not seem to cause acne.

Acne and chocolate
There are lots of tough things about being a teen. One of the worst is acne. On top of the embarrassment you feel, you're told to lay off all those fried foods and chocolate.