Is acne bacterial?

• A. No
• B. It is caused by a viral infection
• C. It is caused by blocked hair follicles but not bacterial
• D. Yes, it is associated with bacteria in the follicles

Answer: (D)

Acne happens when hair follicles become blocked by keratin and oil, creating a trap that lets bacteria thrive inside the follicle. The skin’s usual resident bacteria, especially Cutibacterium acnes, multiply in this environment and trigger inflammation, leading to pimples and other lesions. So acne isn’t simply a viral infection or purely non-bacterial; it’s commonly linked to bacteria within the follicles. That’s why the statement that it is associated with bacteria in the follicles is the accurate choice.