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Acne in children

Acne in children

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goodtoknow says: Acne can be an extremely distressing skin condition for your child, but there are many successful treatments. Acne normally starts because of hormonal changes in puberty at about 12 or 13 years. Around 9 in 10 teenagers will get acne. Outbreaks can be severe or very mild. It happens when spots, caused by the glands below the skin producing too much oil, become inflamed. Without treatment severe acne can leave scars so it's best to take your child to see their GP who can recommend a cream, gel, lotion or course of tablets.

For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of acne from patient.co.uk, read on.

Acne is common and is usually treatable. You may need treatment for several months to clear spots. Inflamed acne needs to be treated early to prevent scarring. Once the spots are gone, you may need maintenance treatment for several years to keep the spots away.

What is acne and who gets it?

Acne is the common cause of 'spots'. Most people with acne are aged between 12 and 25, but some older and younger people are affected. Acne usually affects the face but may also affect the back, neck, and chest. The severity can range from mild to severe. About 9 in 10 teenagers develop some degree of acne. Often it is mild. However, it is estimated that about 3 in 10 teenagers have acne bad enough to need treatment to prevent scarring. Untreated acne usually lasts about 4-5 years before settling. However, it can last for many years in some cases.

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ranya, 8 months

i am 11 years old and i have a lot of acne my mom give me this website everyday i wake up i get more i have tried a lot of things like stoping some kinds of food but it won't work

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