Month: August 2022

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… Continue reading Acne treatment

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,… Continue reading What are the symptoms of acne?

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… Continue reading Causes

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… Continue reading What is acne?

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… Continue reading Mid-childhood acne — 1–6 years of age

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.

Neonatal acne is estimated to affect 20% of newborns. Neonatal acne takes the form of comedones (whiteheads and blackheads) that extend from the scalp, upper chest, and back, and inflammatory lesions (erythematous papules and pustules) on the cheeks, chin, and forehead. Neonatal acne can be mistaken for neonatal cephalic pustulosis. Neonatal acne does not usually result in scarring. It is more likely to affect boys more than girls,… Continue reading Neonatal acne — birth to 6 weeks of age