The Publishers League

For some reason there are some myths that just seem to permeate the acne community no matter what the doctors say.  One for example is that picking or popping zits helps with acne or acne scar removal.  Picking often jams the clog in the skin further and popping spreads the nastiness across your inflamed skin.  Neither is good for you.  Also, people tend to use herbal treatments and expect results now.  The herbal treatments tend to be easier on your skin, but don’t work as fast as killing everything in a facial bath of peroxide.  Another common mistake is assuming more or longer is better.  If the medication says leave on you skin for 10 minutes don’t leave it on there for an hour.  Chemical burns will hurt.