No, this is not true, this is a myth and washing the skin to much or with harsh soaps can cause even more problems for the person with acne. This is because it can dry the skin, and it can also irritate the skin by washing away surface oil that does not have anything to do with acne.
Acne begins in the hair follicles from the over production of the oil in the sebaceous glands, this oil then mixes with shedding skin cells that can then cause an infection under the skin. This is why in some cases antibiotics are given to treat the acne by a dermatologist.
This is important to know the truth when dealing with acne and not follow myths in treatment of an infection, because in this case over washing the skin can cause more problems. |
