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Contrary to what we have been told over the years, research has proven that what we eat does NOT cause acne. While the jury is out as to what exactly DOES cause acne, there are certain conditions or predispositions that are thought to be directly related to an outbreak. While over oily skin can clog the pores and create or exacerbate an outbreak, there is no scientific evidence to prove that “oily skin” is a result of eating french fries or chocolate.

First of all there is the almighty genetic factor. Statistics show that if your mother or father had acne, chances are good that you might have a predisposition to acne as well. But that doesn’t really address the cause does it? And it doesn’t mean that you WILL break out in blemishes. It DOES tell you that there is a possibility that it is an inherited predisposition so that you can avoid certain things to prevent possible outbreaks. Heavy makeup that clogs the pores would be one thing to stay away from. Look for foundations that are labeled “noncomedogenic” instead.

You may not be able to prevent an outbreak of acne, but you CAN do something about the severity, and if you should find blemishes popping up, by all means don’t pick at them! Infections will only make the outbreak worse and can lead to scarring. If you find that the outbreak is serious, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics or anti-inflammatories. Don’t try to scrub them away either! Gently wash your face at least once or twice a day with products containing salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide.

Remember, because there are so many “potential” causes you may never get to the bottom of what exactly is causing your blemishes. You probably can’t avoid outbreaks, but you can lessen the severity and duration.