1. Acne is a disorder of the skin’s oil glands that results in plugged pores and outbreaks of lesions commonly called pimples or zits.
True
False

2. Scrubbing the skin or using strong detergent soaps help stop acne.
True
False

3. Squeezing, pinching or picking blemishes does not cause scars.
True
False

4. People of all ages get acne, but it is more common in young adults between the ages of 12 and 24.
True
False

5. Acne is often treated by a phlebotomist, a doctor who specializes in diseases and disorders of the skin.
True
False

6. Doctors sometimes recommend over-the-counter medications to treat acne.
True
False

7. Prescription medications are sometimes recommended to treat acne.
True
False

8. Drug therapy carries risks.
True
False

9. The main goal of treatment is to prevent scarring.
True
False

10. Doctors sometimes recommend non-prescription and prescription medications for blackheads and whiteheads.
True
False

11. Over-the-counter medications can take between 4 and 8 weeks before an improvement in the skin can be observed.
True
False

12. People with acne should use cosmetics, such as foundation, blush, eye shadow, and moisturizers, that are oil free.
True
False

13. A product labeled as noncomedogenic means it does not promote the formation of blemishes.
True
False

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