Zohra Zaidi.
Dispelling the myths and misconceptions of Acne.
J Pak Med Assoc Jan ;59(5):264-5.

In this modern world today, acne is still shrouded by myths. It is time to look into these myths and scientifically remove the hurdle surrounding one of the most treatable skin disorders. These myths are passed down from one family member to another, mentioned by a friend and occasionally published in a fashion magazine. It is often said `What is the harm in a little folk wisdom? For people who suffer from acne these seeds of misfortune blossom into bigger skin problems, leading to complications of acne like scarring, which then persist as a stigma for the rest of the patients life. This is an Editorial.

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