Spots: the real truth
Heard something about spots that you’re not sure about? Here, Freederm sorts out some of the facts for you.
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Acne is contagious |
| Fact: |
You can't 'catch' spots from someone else. |
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| Myth: |
Only teenagers get acne |
| Fact: |
While the peak for acne is between the ages of 14 and 17, it can remain a problem well into adulthood. |
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| Myth: |
Eating sweets, chocolate and fatty foods gives you spots |
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It doesn’t. Obviously it’s important to have a healthy diet for lots of other reasons, but avoiding spots isn’t one of them. |
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Stress makes spots worse |
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Stress can cause your body to produce more hormones which stimulate the production of skin oils, and this can lead to more spots. |
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| Myth: |
Taking the contraceptive pill clears up spots |
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Some girls find that the contraceptive pill clears up their skin. Others find that some contraceptive pills – particularly progestogen-only types – can make things worse. If you find this happens, please see your doctor. |