Zit Mythbusters Quiz

It’s amazing there are still so many myths about acne. It seems the more information, the more confusion, which can feel really frustrating.

Take our quiz to get your zit mythbusting score and check your acne facts.

 

1. Acne is caused by poor hygiene

2. Blackheads are just dirt

3. Picking and squeezing pimples makes them worse

4. Pimples are just a teen issue

5. Fast food is a major cause of acne

6. Eating chocolate causes acne

7. A GI diet helps some people with managing acne

8. Make-up and moisturisers can make acne worse

9. Using lots of over-the-counter acne treatments with benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid will improve acne

10. Sunlight, sun-baking or solariums will improve acne

11. Sweat from exercise causes acne

12. Acne is contagious

13. Stress can contribute to acne

14.  Acne outbreaks have nothing to do with your period

15. Scrubbing your face can make acne worse

16. Pregnancy can cause or make acne worse

17. Acne isn’t hereditary

18. Some prescribed medications make acne worse

19. Steroids won't cause acne

20. Acne is caused by too many hormones

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