Call your child’s healthcare provider if:
- Your child is upset by his or her acne
- The acne is getting worse
- Over-the-counter treatments are not working
Key points about acne
- Acne is a disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands.
- Acne may happen when the pores gets clogged with dead skin cells and oil. Bacteria that are normally on the skin may also get into the clogged pore.
- Most teens and young adults between 11 and 30 years old will have acne at some point.
- Both over-the-counter and prescription medicines are available to treat acne.
- Acne can have an emotional effect. This can lead to depression, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts.
- Scarring can result from severe or long-term acne.
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