Myth: Eating too much greasy food or chocolate causes pimples.
Truth: While many people believe that diet affects their acne, scientists have not found a link between food and pimples. While it is best to eat a well-balanced, healthy diet, the occasional slice of pizza or fries has not been shown to cause breakouts.

Myth: Frequently washing your face will help prevent acne.
Truth: Acne is caused when oil and dead skin cells clog pores, not by dirt on the skin's surface. Keeping your face clean will not prevent acne. In fact, too much scrubbing can irritate the skin, leading to further problems.

Myth: Exposing your face to sunlight clears up blemishes.
Truth: There is currently no scientific evidence to suggest that exposure to the sun can lessen acne. Care should always be taken when exposing the skin to ultraviolet light, especially if you are taking medications (such as topical retinoids) that can increase the skin's sensitivity to sunlight.

Myth: Squeezing pimples makes them disappear faster.
Truth: Popping or squeezing pimples can actually make them last longer, by pushing bacteria deeper into the skin and causing additional redness and irritation. Picking at blemishes can also cause scarring, so resist the urge to pop your pimples. Instead, at the first sign of a blemish - before it's broken through the skin- use the ThermaClear acne-clearing device.

Myth: Wearing makeup overnight will cause pimples.
Truth: Foundation and cosmetics should not cause acne, especially if you wear makeup that is "non-comedogenic" (meaning it does not contain ingredients that clog pores). Gently washing your face with a gentle cleanser and patting skin dry before going to bed is ideal, but occasionally sleeping in your makeup should not cause skin problems.

Myth: Stress causes acne.
Truth: Typically, the stresses of daily living do not cause acne in most people. While excessive stress may affect hormone activity, which can lead to acne, it is not usually a factor in causing most acne.