Category: 1. Acne

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…

Acne can cause problems with self-esteem. It may cause emotional problems. It may result in depression, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts. Severe or long-term acne may cause scarring. Serious infections may also develop. Living with acne Acne can be a long-term condition. Early treatment can help to prevent or lessen severe acne. Help your child by:…

Treatment will depend on your child’s symptoms, age, and general health. It will also depend on how severe the condition is. The goal of acne treatment is to improve the skins appearance and to lessen the chance of scarring. Treatment for acne will include gentle, regular skin care. Your child’s healthcare provider may advise: Non-prescription cleansers and…

The healthcare provider will ask about your child’s symptoms and health history. He or she will look at the areas of the body with acne. The provider may advise that your child see a doctor who specializes in skin care (dermatologist).

Acne can occur anywhere on the body. It is most common in areas where there are more sebaceous glands, such as: Face Chest Upper back Shoulders Neck Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each child. They can include: Small bumps that are skin-colored or white (whiteheads) Small bumps that are dark in color (blackheads) Red,…

Being a teen (adolescent) is the greatest risk factor for acne. A family history also increases the risk for severe acne.

The cause of acne is not fully understood. Acne is linked with: Hormonal changes during puberty, pregnancy, and the menstrual cycle Rising levels of male sex hormones (androgens) in both boys and girls during puberty that causes more sebum and more dead skin cells Using makeup or cosmetics that block the pores Using certain products…

Acne is a disorder of the hair follicles and sebaceous glands. Hair follicles are the areas around the base or root of each hair. Sebaceous glands are the tiny glands that release oil (sebum) into the hair follicles. The sebum moistens the skin and hair. The sebum and hair get to the skin surface through tiny…

Acne in this age group is very rare. An endocrinologist should be consulted to exclude possible hyperandrogenism.  Preadolescent acne — 7–12 years (or up to menarche if female)  Acne can be the first sign of puberty, and it is common to find acne in this age group.  It often presents as comedones in the ‘T-zone’, the region of the face covering the central forehead and…

Infantile acne is rare. It occurs in infants up to 16 months of age and presents as comedones, papules, pustules, and occasional nodules. It predominantly affects the cheeks. Occasionally, it leaves scarring. Infantile acne can rarely persist until puberty, but it is not associated with underlying endocrine abnormalities. Male infants are affected more often than girls, at a rate of 3:1.