1. hematologist
   dermatologist
2. cytopathologist
   rheumatologist

We started you off with an easy one! Dermatologists specialize in treating skin conditions.

1. over-the-counter topical treatments
   oral antibiotics
2. antidepressants
   interlesional corticosteroid injections

Topical acne treatments that contain benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid are often strong enough to prevent and control mild acne, preventing the need for prescription treatments.

1. true
2. false

False. People you interact with would need to be very close to you to be able to scrutinize your skin the same way you do.

1. topical retinoids
   antibiotics
2. interlesional corticosteroid injections
   all of the above

All of these options are treatments shown to be successful against cases of moderate to severe acne. Oral contraceptives are also used to treat acne in female patients.

1. low self-esteem
   embarrassment
2. humiliation
   all of the above

People with frequent breakouts may have low self-esteem, coupled with feelings of embarrassment, discomfort and humiliation.

1. true
2. false

True. For many people, the feelings caused by skin breakouts are more serious than the acne itself.

1. depression
   anxiety
2. social withdrawal
   all of the above

People with blemishes often experience low self-esteem and negative feelings, leading to depression, anxiety and social withdrawal in some.

1. bipolar disorder
   body dysmorphic disorder
2. narcissistic personality disorder
   paranoid personality disorder

In rare, severe cases, the psychological effects of breakouts may lead patients to develop body dysmorphic disorder.

1. an obsession with themselves and an inflated sense of self-importance
   moods that swing between mania and depression
2. an obsession over a perceived defect in themselves, and an obsession to fix those flaws
   excessive food restriction

People suffering from body dysmorphic disorder preoccupy themselves with their own perceived defects and obsess about fixing those flaws.

1. Your work (or school) is negatively impacted.
   Your relationships are negatively affected.
2. You withdraw from your social activities.
   any of the above

When your blemished skin affects your relationships, work and social life, it may be time to see your family physician or dermatologist.