Question 1

How does the ClearSkin acne quiz work?

Accepted Answer

The quiz asks five questions about where you break out, what your lesions look like, when they flare, how long you have had them, and your skin type. Your answers are scored against six common acne patterns established in dermatology research, and the highest-scoring profile is shown alongside specific recommendations and articles. The whole thing takes about 60 seconds and works entirely in your browser, no email required.

Question 2

Is this quiz a medical diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

No. The quiz identifies likely patterns based on dermatology research and self-reported symptoms, it is not a substitute for evaluation by a dermatologist or physician. Use the result as a starting point for what to track, what to read, and what to bring to a clinical conversation if your acne is severe, persistent, or affecting your quality of life.

Question 3

What are the six acne patterns the quiz identifies?

Accepted Answer

Hormonal pattern: Cyclical breakouts on the lower face are the strongest fingerprint of an androgen-sensitive sebum cycle. Hormonal-shift pattern: Acne that begins after a discrete hormonal event has a different root cause from chronic hormonal acne, and a different path forward. Possibly fungal: Uniform itchy bumps on the forehead, chest, or back are the classic signature of Malassezia folliculitis, a fungal condition routinely misdiagnosed as acne. Comedonal pattern: Blackheads, whiteheads, and a generally oily T-zone point to a comedone-formation pattern, the most treatable acne profile if matched to the right tools. Trigger-driven: When breakouts cluster around stressful weeks, dietary slips, or specific products, the highest-leverage move is identifying the trigger before reaching for a treatment. Barrier-damaged pattern: Reactive, sensitive, or 'broken' skin that breaks out anyway is often a sign of barrier damage from over-treatment, and the cure is fewer products, not more.

Question 4

Do you store my quiz answers?

Accepted Answer

No. The quiz runs entirely in your browser. Your answers are not sent to a server or stored anywhere. Sharing your result generates a URL that contains only the profile name, not the underlying answers.

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