Grades of Acne

Question 1

Acne is graded on a scale of 1 to 4

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

Grade I (1)

Answer 2

-minor break outs
-mostly open comedones
-some close comedones
-few papules

Question 3

Grade II (2)

Answer 3

-mostly closed comedones
-more open comedones
-occasional papules/pustules

Question 4

Grade III (3)

Answer 4

-red and inflammed
-many comedones
-papules/pustules

Question 5

Grade IV (4)

Answer 5

-cystic acne w comedones
-papules
-pustules
-inflammation
scar formation from tissue damage is common