What principles of skin care can you teach your adolescent patient regarding acne?
1. Eliminate chocolate and soda from your diet.
2. Cleanse your face gently on a daily basis.
3. Avoid oil-based cosmetics, creams, and makeup.
4. Choices 2 and 3
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1. Dietary changes do not affect acne.
2. Cleansing helps prevent the clogging of pores and promotes good circulation.
3. Oil-based products and makeup clogs pores, increasing the risk for acne.
4. 2 and 3 are correct. Dietary changes do not affect acne.
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