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Try our quick health quiz and learn how to take care of your skin. Protect your skin from the sun and guard against the risk of skin cancer.

Try our quick health quiz and learn how to take care of your skin. Protect your skin from the sun and guard against the risk of skin cancer.

1. How do you wash your skin in the bath or shower?




2. What skin type is at risk of getting sun damage?




3. What is the healthiest way to get a suntan?




4. When should you put on sunscreen?




5. What is the cause of acne?




6. How should you care for your nails?




7. What should you do if you have impetigo (school sores)?




8. What is the best way to treat a mild scald or burn?




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Score 0 to 2:
Skin is a complete mystery to you.

Score 3 to 5:
Not too bad, but you’ve got plenty of gaps in your knowledge.

Score 6 to 8:
Well done, you know a lot about skin.

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Last reviewed: May 2011

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Try our quick health quiz and learn how to take care of your skin. Protect your skin from the sun and guard against the risk of skin cancer.

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