Acne is not caused by dirt or oily skin. You can actually make your acne worse by washing infected areas regularly and or scrubbing hard. Wash your skin gently twice daily as normal, using mild soap and patting dry the infected areas with soft clean towels.

2) Squeezing acne spots

Squeezing your acne spots, blackheads or pimples will not reduce or clear up your acne any quicker. Doing so could leave permanent scarring and cause further inflammation.

3) Stress & acne

Every day stress does not cause or inflame acne, however if you're suffering from severe stress or depression and taking medication for that, the side effects of this medication can lead to acne or worsen your acne. Consult your physician for professional advice.

4) Acne will just go away

In many individuals mild cases of acne will fade or disappear with the passing of time however most forms of acne will not clear up without leaving blemishes or scarring naturally. Given the number of acne products available today and the various forms of treatment available to acne sufferers, different methods have proved effective in combating acne. Consult your physician or a qualified beautician for professional advice.

5) Acne & your diet

Scientific research has concluded that your diet does not cause or effect acne whatsoever so myths of eating chocolate, pizza and other fatty foods worsening acne are exactly that - myths. That said, it is always advisable to have a healthy, balanced diet.

6) Acne & depression

There is no scientific research that links acne to depression, however sufferers of acne can suffer with depression due to their condition. Consult your physician for professional advice.

7) Acne can be cured

There is no real cure for acne or prevention methods. However acne can be successfully combated or treated with various treatment products or methods. Don't give up hope as different methods work for different people and scientists and medical research are trying to find a cure. Always consult your physician or a qualified beautician for professional advice. More on Acne Treatment...

8) Acne & makeup

There is no direct link that suggests wearing makeup can worsen your acne, indeed some cosmetics include anti-acne fighting agents such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid that can actually help your acne treatment.

9) The sun & acne

Sun bathing will not help to clear up your acne or make things better. Yes a suntanned face will help to camouflage the redness around spots for a short period but in time this can cause cracks in the spots and worsen the acne.

10) Acne is a skin infection

Acne is not a skin infection but a skin disorder caused by hormones, genetics and is also believed to be caused in part to hereditary factors.