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Acne Trivia Quiz

Here is an easy quiz about the common skin condition, acne.

A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Morrigan716

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
73,272

Updated
Mar 06 22

# Qns
5

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Question 1 of 5

1. What age group is the most likely to be affected by acne? Hint

Infants and Children

Seniors

Middle-aged Adults

Adolescents

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Question 2 of 5

2. What is the pathogen that causes acne? Hint

Mycobacterium

Staphylococcus

Propionibacterium

Streptococcus

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Question 3 of 5

3. Cleanliness and good hygiene will cure acne.

True

False

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Question 4 of 5

4. Benzoyl peroxide is a topical drug to treat acne.

True

False

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Question 5 of 5

5. Bacteria are one of the causes of acne.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What age group is the most likely to be affected by acne?

Answer: Adolescents

Pores become clogged with dried sebum, flaked skin, and bacteria.

2. What is the pathogen that causes acne?

Answer: Propionibacterium

Most commonly 'Propionibacterium acnes'.

3. Cleanliness and good hygiene will cure acne.

Answer: False

Though there is some evidence that good hygiene can help control it, this does not always work for everyone and is not a cure.

4. Benzoyl peroxide is a topical drug to treat acne.

Answer: True

Benzoyl peroxide is one of the most commonly used treatments. Oral anitbiotics can also be used.

5. Bacteria are one of the causes of acne.

Answer: True

It can also be caused by various types of fungus. Cutibacterium acnes has been identified as one bacterium which exacerbates acne.

Source: Author Morrigan716

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