PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A predisposition to acne is based on heredity and ____
A
diet
B
age
C
use of noncomedogenic makeup
D
hormones
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For example, one parent may pass on a hormonal condition which makes you acne-prone, while the other passes on a stronger inflammatory response to bacteria or other genetic factors. If just one parent had acne, that may lower your risk.

Detailed explanation-2: -Acne is an inflammatory disease caused when the sebaceous gland (found in the hair follicle) produces too much oil, or ‘sebum’, bacteria builds up and this can result in a break out. An inflammation can cause acne lesions such as blackheads, pimples, nodules and cysts.

Detailed explanation-3: -There is a general consensus that a high intake of refined carbohydrates plays a pivotal role in acne pathogenesis.

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