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Acne Type Quiz: What Kind of Breakouts Do You Have?

Quick, free acne quiz to discover your type. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Stella RosaUpdated Aug 28, 2025
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This quiz helps you find your acne type fast and learn simple next steps. Answer a few quick questions about your breakouts to get instant, plain-language tips. Explore what type of acne for common clues and photos, or, if dry, itchy patches are also a concern, try our eczema type quiz.

When you examine your acne lesions closely, how do they typically appear on your skin?
Red bumps with white or yellow pustules on top.
Fluctuating breakouts around chin and jawline that align with your cycle.
Clustering of pimples under mask, helmet, or areas of friction.
Deep, large, painful nodules or cysts under the skin.
Small, flesh-colored or dark spots (blackheads and whiteheads) without redness.
Where do your acne breakouts most commonly appear on your face or body?
Cheeks and chin with inflamed pimples.
Areas under straps, helmets, or tight clothing.
T-zone (forehead and nose) with non-inflamed bumps.
Lower face and neck with deep, tender lumps.
Jawline, chin, or lower cheeks around hormonal cycles.
How painful are your acne spots usually when touched or pressed?
They're mostly painless, just small bumps.
Very painful and throbbing beneath the surface.
Tender cyclically, especially premenstrually.
Slightly tender, especially around the head of the pimple.
I feel discomfort where there's pressure or friction.
How often do you notice non-inflamed blackheads or whiteheads on your skin?
Occasionally alongside red pimples.
Daily or several times a week.
Usually in areas rubbed by clothing or gear.
Mostly around hormonal flare-ups.
Rarely; most lesions are inflamed and deep.
How frequently do you experience deep, cyst-like acne bumps beneath your skin?
Sometimes linked to menstrual cycle.
Only after prolonged friction or sweating.
Often; they take weeks to heal.
Almost never.
Rarely, with occasional pustules.
Does your acne severity change with your menstrual or hormonal cycle?
Minor changes; small breakouts sometimes.
Mask or gear triggers overshadow any cycle effects.
Severe inflammation doesn't align with cycle.
Yes, I get more breakouts premenstrual.
No change; it's consistent.
Does wearing a mask, helmet, or tight clothing trigger new breakouts?
Not really; my acne seems unrelated.
No, I get deep cysts regardless.
Yes, almost always in those pressure areas.
Sometimes, but mostly hormonal.
Rarely; usually just small bumps.
When you pop a pimple, do you see a whitehead of pus or nothing?
Whiteheads appear mostly premenstrually.
Usually fluid leaks where my skin was rubbed.
Very thick, gel-like discharge.
Small whitehead of pus.
Nothing or tiny keratin plug.
On average, how long does a single pimple last on your skin?
They appear and clear with each cycle.
One to two weeks, with mild scabbing.
They heal quickly once pressure is removed.
Several weeks to months without resolving.
Less than a week, then fades.
Do you notice oiliness or dryness on your skin before a breakout?
Oily spots around inflamed pimples.
Skin feels normal despite major flare.
Sweat and heat buildup cause greasy spots.
I see increased oiliness before small bumps.
Hormonal changes cause oil spikes before breakouts.
Are your breakouts more typically red and inflamed or small and flesh-colored?
Large, tender, deeply inflamed lumps.
Small, flesh-colored spots without redness.
Red inflamed pimples with pus heads.
Reddish in pressure areas.
Mostly red around cycle times.
What do you identify as top triggers for your acne breakouts?
Hormonal shifts like period or pregnancy.
Cosmetics or clogged pores, not inflammation.
Friction, sweat, or occlusive materials.
Stress-linked severe flare-ups.
Poor hygiene or excess oil causing pimples.
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Profiles

  1. Blackhead Boss -

    Your skin shows open comedones and small dark spots typical of blackheads; gentle exfoliation and non-comedogenic products can clear clogged pores. Tip: incorporate a salicylic acid cleanser daily to keep blackheads at bay.

  2. Whitehead Warrior -

    You're dealing with closed comedones - those stubborn white bumps beneath the surface. Use benzoyl peroxide spot treatments and oil-free moisturizers for smoother skin. Ready to dive deeper? Take our acne test for tailored advice.

  3. Inflammatory Influencer -

    If red, tender papules and pustules are your main struggle, calming formulas with niacinamide or azelaic acid can help soothe inflammation. Learn more personalized strategies in our what type of acne do i have quiz.

  4. Cystic Conqueror -

    Deep, painful cysts often signal cystic acne - a severe form that benefits from professional treatment. Schedule a dermatologist consult and ask about topical retinoids. Our acne type quiz can guide your next steps.

  5. Hormonal Handler -

    Breakouts around your jawline or cycle often point to hormonal acne. Combining hormone tracking with treatments like topical retinoids can restore balance. Explore custom solutions in our what kind of acne do i have quiz.

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