Medically Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD on January 20, 2022
Question 1/13

Eating fast food can cause acne.

  • True
  • False
Question 2/13

What can affect your acne?

  • Hormones
  • Wearing makeup
  • Not washing your face enough
  • All of the above
Question 3/13

Stress can make an acne outbreak worse.

  • True
  • False
Question 4/13

Shampooing oily hair every day can help prevent breakouts.

  • True
  • False
Question 5/13

Acne may be worse in teen boys than in girls because:

  • Boys sweat more than girls
  • Boys have oilier skin
  • Boys have thicker skin
  • All of the above
Question 6/13

Acne can run in your family.

  • True
  • False
Question 7/13

What percentage of people between 1 and 30 will get acne?

  • 20%
  • 40%
  • 60%
  • 80%
Question 8/13

If you get acne, the best way to put on cleanser is with:

  • Your fingers
  • A washcloth
  • A sponge
  • Exfoliating pads
Question 9/13

It's OK to pop whiteheads as long as you do it gently.

  • True
  • False
Question 10/13

Which over-the-counter acne treatment works?

  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Resorcinol
  • Salicylic acid
  • All of the above
Question 11/13

Be careful using benzoyl peroxide if you:

  • Have oily skin
  • Are a redhead
  • Are a person of color
Question 12/13

People with acne should avoid "noncomedogenic" skin products.

  • True
  • False
Question 13/13

You should see a doctor or dermatologist for acne if:

  • You have acne scars
  • It embarrasses you
  • Store treatments don’t work
  • Any of the above