Acne Type Quiz Acne Type Questionnaire Questionnaire that helps you to identify the underlying causes behind your acne - i.e. your acne type. Step 1 of 8 12% Sex* Female Male Hormones I get acne after eating sugar, high glycemic index carbohydrates or dairy products.* Often Occasionally Rarely I have checked my blood sugar levels and either fasting or post-meal sugars are higher than normal* My blood sugar levels are higher than normal My blood sugar levels are normal I haven't tested I get premenstrual breakouts* Often Occasionally Rarely My periods are absent or irregular* Often Occasionally Rarely I get acne after eating soy* Often Occasionally Rarely I have PCOS or hirsutism* Yes No Don't know I'm overweight* Yes, I'm overweight Yes, I'm slightly overweight No, I'm fit Do you exercise?* I don't exercise I exercise occasionally (2 times per week or less) I exercise regularly Gut I experience bloating, gas, abdominal pain or other digestive symptoms* Often Occasionally Rarely My bowel movements are irregular*Bowel movements should happen regularly, typically once a day or once every two days. Frequently going more or less often can indicate a problem, as does irregularity. Often Occasionally Rarely My bowel movements are 'non-ideal'*Ideal bowel movements are effortless and pass easily. Signs of non-idea bowel movement include: straining, takes a long time, foul smell, feeling you haven't been able to evacuate everything in one sitting. Often Occasionally Rarely Inflammation I get acne from foods OTHER than the usual culprits*That is, foods other than sugar, dairy, high glycemic index carbohydrates and soy. Strongly agree Agree Disagree / I don't know I have food allergies / sensitivities* Yes No I don't know Emotions and stress Acne causes a lot of stress and emotional pain* Strongly agree Agree Disagree I feel like acne, and trying to get over it, has taken over my life* Strongly agree Agree Disagree Acne significantly interferes with my life*I've skipped school/work, I avoid going out with my friends, etc. because of acne. Strongly agree Agree Disagree Irritation and acne treatment product usage My skin is sensitive and easily irritated* Strongly agree Agree Disagree My skin is often dry* Strongly agree Agree Disagree I use benzoyl peroxide, tretinoids, or other harsh products to keep acne under control* Daily or almost every day A few times a week Rarely Skin infections My acne gets worse when I take antibiotics* Strongly agree Agree Disagree My acne gets worse during summer or in a hot climate* Strongly agree Agree Disagree My skin is often itchy* Strongly agree Agree Disagree My acne is located on the forehead, hair or jaw lines* I rarely get pimples outside of those areas I get some pimples on those areas and some on other areas Disagree Where should we send the results? Your acne type report will be delivered to you via email within a few minutes. Just let me know where to send it. Name* First name Email* Your privacy is protected. We will never sell or give your email-address to third parties. See our privacy policy. Δ
