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Pollution, poor lifestyle habits, and improper diet have led to acne becoming one of the most common skin issues today.
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To help you, dermatologist, Dr Aanchal Panth took to Instagram to bust some common myths about acne.
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Myth: Acne occurs only in oily skin Dr Aanchal explained that “acne is a disorder of the pill sebaceous unit i.e oil forming glands and hair follicle.” But dry skin occurs when there is water loss from the surface of the skin. And since “these two processes are different, you can have acne even if you have dry or combination skin.”
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Myth: Home remedies can treat acne From applying toothpaste to haldi, there are many home remedies that promise relief from acne. However, Dr Aanchal explained that “home remedies can moisturise the skin and may help in gentle exfoliation but they will not correct underlying issues.”
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Myth: Popping acne will settle it faster You should absolutely not pop whiteheads, blackheads, or acne. Doing so will push the infection deeper, leading to dark spots and even scarring.