1. Bacteria is common culprit to all forms of acne.

2. Hey, your not alone, an estimated 80% of people suffer from some form of acne in their life

3. Did you know there are many varieties of acne? In fact, there are over fifty types of acne. However, the most common form is acne vulgaris.

4. Although many individuals believe the sun makes their acne better, the reality is ultraviolet rays that penetrate the skin's surface can damage the follicles, closing them off and triggering acne two to four weeks after sun exposure.

5. It takes three to four weeks for a pimple to form, therefore, what you ate yesterday does not affect your skin. Hormones and your genes are the main causes of acne.

6. Spot-treating of acne does NOT work. The entire face and involved area must be treated daily in order to prevent new acne lesions.

7. Acne is not curable. It is very treatable. The sooner you begin an individualized treatment program, the faster you have great-looking skin.

8. Most people do NOT outgrow their acne. This, like any other disease, must be treated. You should not ignore this condition.

9. Scrubbing and vigorous washing make acne WORSE. Loofah sponges, Buff Puffs, scrubs containing particles, and strips applied to the skin are all irritating and make acne worse.

10. To remove all of the oil produced by your body, you would have to wash your face every minute. Excessive washing actually causes the body to produce more oil which makes acne worse.

11. Stress does not cause acne, but can certainly make it worse. Stress often aggravates hormones, which may promote the process of producing new acne lesions.

12. Diet does not contribute to acne in most individuals. Certain foods may cause flare-ups of acne.

13. Acne breakouts are NOT caused by dirt clogging the pores. Acne is caused by hormones stimulating the oil glands, plugging of the pores by dead skin cells, bacteria living in the pores breaking down the oil and causing inflammation.