Which of the Following Is NOT True of Acne

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of acne?

• A) Drugs that inhibit sebum formation are useful in treating inflammatory acne.
• B) Antibiotics may be prescribed for moderate cases.
• C) It is often due to the action of Propionibacterium.
• D) Mild cases are treated with topical agents.
• E) It can be treated by eliminating fatty foods from the diet.

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Definitions:

Neutrophil

A type of white blood cell important in the body's defense against infection by engulfing and destroying bacteria and other foreign particles.

Infected Tissue

Tissue that has been invaded by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi, leading to an immune response.

Parasitic Infection

An infection caused by parasites, which are organisms that live on or within another host organism, potentially causing harm to the host.

Cytokines

Small proteins released by cells that have a specific effect on the interactions and communications between cells, especially in immune responses.