Perhaps one of the worst experiences of growing up is if you succumb to bad skin problems. This happens to adults, too, and it is no less devastating. Having what we think are grotesque lesions on our face, where they cannot be hidden, is a psychological nightmare. And many will promise to offer a quick cure with some sort of acne treatment because of that stigmatization.

Let us clear up some misconceptions about pimples and what causes them. Outbreaks are not caused by the foods you eat. No known food, whether it is chocolate, greasy french fries, pizza, ice cream, doughnuts, or any other sugary sweet and fatty treats are proven to cause pimples. They may cause an unhealthy glow, but not zits.

Sexual activities in no way, shape, or form cause pimples, okay? Some say that bad skin is the result of too much sex, or no sex, or self-gratifying sex, but these are all lies. Healthy sex is good for you, yes, in a consensual adult form, but it has nothing to do with your breakouts. Teenagers, the population with the greatest amount of skin issues, simply think that everything is affected by sex somehow. It is simply adolescent insanity, and it will be grown out of.

And no, you cannot scrub that singer off of your mug, either. Scouring pads or floor cleanser will not work. They may even make everything worse than it already is. Besides, you already take regular showers, right? If washing your face cured pimples every body would have perfect skin already, and that slob down the hall would not.

The culprit of the crime is the lowly bacterium that crawled into a pore on your head and got busy doing whatever those bacteria do. What you can do is try a topical lotion on the affected area, and they are plentiful in any market, but this solution is going to help after the fact. It is a clearing up and covering device, not a preventative measure. You want the latter for the future.

To avoid this problem in the future you want to get started killing the bacteria now. Mind you, a healthy eating plan will help because it is good for your general health and well being. A good sex life may help because it is invigorating and makes people happy. Staying clean is always good manners and is good for you, period. But bacteria may scoff at these measures.

Here is where getting some medical attention comes in. With the proper prescription you can get drugs that kill bacteria, much like penicillin does. Yes, some acne treatment systems will help out considerably, but your local dermatologist can do even more with the proper medication. Quit suffering and wasting your money on false promises, see you doctor for the best solution.