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Question 1: What part of the skin does acne affect?
A) Epidermis
B) Endodermis
C) Hair follicles
D) Hair shaft
Explanation: The correct answer is C. Hair follicles. Glands at the base of hair follicles make oil. The oil travels up the hair shaft. Oil trapped inside follicles causes acne.
Question 2: Where does acne most often show up?
A) Face
B) Back
C) Shoulders
D) All of the above
Explanation: The correct answer is D. All of the above. Acne often shows up on the face and chest. It can also appear on the back and buttocks.
Question 3: Which of these causes acne?
A) Not keeping skin clean
B) Not eating a healthy diet
C) Not getting exercise
D) None of the above
Explanation: The correct answer is D. None of the above. Hormones, your genes, greasy makeup, and certain medicines are more likely to cause skin blemishes. Pimples are not caused by dirty skin, or by eating pizza or chocolate. Stress does not cause acne. But stress can make acne worse. A bacteria called P. acnes may also play a role.
Question 4: Which of these things makes it more likely that blackheads will form?
A) Bacteria
B) Chocolate
C) Clogged follicles
D)Dirty skin
Explanation: The correct answer is C. Clogged follicles.Dead skin cells are shed quickly inside the follicles during the teen years. The dead cells mix with oil in the glands and block follicles. This causes blackheads or pimples.
Question 5: Which of these hormones triggers acne in teens?
A) Androgens
B) Estrogen
C) Endorphin
D) Norepinephrine
Explanation: The correct answer is A. Androgens. During adolescence androgens cause the oil glands at the base of follicles to get larger. The glands also make more sebum. Glands affected by the hormone are more likely to develop acne.
Question 6: Acne can be treated with which of these?
A) Skin cleansers
B) Oral antibiotics
C) Oral vitamin A medicines
D) All of the above
Explanation: The correct answer is D. All of the above. Dermatologists have several goals in treating acne: -Heal the existing acne, Stop new acne from forming, Stop scarring, Ease the stress and embarrassment that acne can cause.
Question 7: Some cosmetics and skin products can make acne worse. What kind of cosmetic is least likely to do so?
A) Oil-free (noncomedogenic)
B) Lip products with moisturizers
C) Gel hair products
D) None of the above
Explanation: The correct answer is A. Oil-free (noncomedogenic). You should make sure all of your makeup is oil-free. This includes everything from eye shadow to hair care products. Choose products that are labeled noncomedogenic or that say they will not clog pores.
Question 8: How does being in the sun affect acne?
A) Clears up pimples
B) Boosts the amount of oil your skin makes
C) Makes scars less visible
D) All of the above
Explanation: The correct answer is B. Boosts the amount of oil your skin makes. When your skin is exposed to the sun, it can become dry and irritated. This can trigger your skin to make more oil. Sun exposure also raises the risk for acne scaring. Many acne treatments also make the skin vulnerable to UV damage. Don't spend a long time in the sun. When you do have to be in the sun, use sunscreen that is oil-free.
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