Child & Adolescent Acne
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PARENTING Acne is a skin problem that not only affects adults but can also appear occasionally or for a long time on children’s skins. Often, acne is caused by the hormone changes that come with puberty. In this sense, the skin’s oil varies during the child’s development or growth, and the environmental temperature can also influence the appearance of pimples.
BUMPS Likewise, acne involves the appearance of different types of bumps such as whiteheads, blackheads, red bumps (pimples), and bumps that are filled with pus (pustules). When acne occurs, the sebaceous glands make too much sebum, dead skin cells, and germs called bacteria, that infect the pores.
Early Development Although acne usually appears during adolescence, many children experience it before. Therefore, some children are more highly developed, which means that not only do they grow older, but their skin also grows older faster. Also, neonatal acne may occur because of hyperactive sebaceous glands caused by neonatal androgens and maternal androgens that cross through the placenta.
Lack of Hygiene Acne can also be associated with a lack of controlled hygiene. Therefore, it is advisable to wash vulnerable areas such as the face and back to avoid accumulations of excessive skin oil. On the other hand, it is better to use neutral soaps indicated for children and young people.
Acne Control First of all, it is important to wash your child’s face twice a day with warm water and a mild soap or skin cleansing cream. Avoid rubbing his/her face hard to prevent skin irritation. Wash your child’s face gently with your hands instead of using a towel. Wash your child’s face after doing physical exercises and sweating a lot.Do not tear, squeeze or pop the pimples.
Treatment will depend on several factors such as symptoms, age, and general health. Also, acne treatment does not include regular skincare., you will need to follow the doctor’s instructions and avoid non-prescription products. Finally, your trusted professionals on Pineville pediatrics or your Ballantyne Pediatrician can prescribe topical medicines in the form of a cream, gel, lotion, or liquid. These products may include Benzoyl peroxide that kills bacteria, antibiotics, and other medicines to encourage new skin cell growth.
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