Tips For Preteen Acne

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Tips For Preteen Acne
Most of us remember the problem caused by
acne when we were teenagers, which can be
anywhere from a minor annoyance to (more rarely)
a major medical problem. Many parents, however,
are surprised at how young acne starts now in
their children. Make no mistake Preteen acne is
occurring earlier and no one is absolutely sure
why. Acne is a hormonal disease. It occurs in
response to changes in the oil glands of the
face and body that occur before and during
puberty. Many parents are surprised to know that
puberty is occurring earlier to children these
days, especially for girls who often develop
acne early as young as 8 or 9 years old. There
are many theories on why children are entering
puberty (and getting acne) before. Antibiotics
and hormones used in cows that produce meat and
milk are a common concern. Organic meat and
non-hormone-grown milk may or may not reduce
exposure to these growth hormones. Pesticides
used in vegetables and
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Tips For Preteen Acne
fruits are also a potential source, as are
certain plastics that can mimic estrogen in the
body. None of these theories is confirmed as the
cause of previous puberty and may be some other
environmental factor that we have not
discovered. The reaction of a child (and parents)
to this early acne can vary considerably.
Sometimes the child does not even notice it and
is more annoying to their parents than to the
child. Some children are very annoyed by it and,
like all acne, can make their social and school
life more difficult. Helping your child
understand what is happening can help lessen the
stress associated with early puberty and acne,
as can a successful treatment. It can also be
emotionally difficult for parents, who see it as
a sign their child is growing in the early stages
of adulthood. Most children first experience
comedonal acne, which is pimples and whiteheads
on the nose and central cheeks. They often do not
bother them at first. Aggressive washing and
scrubbing does not help much and can lead to
irritation and more redness. Over the counter
salicylic acid wash can be useful if used with
care, otherwise consult your dermatologist for
one of several modern versions of Retin-A, which
are particularly good for this type of acne.
These medications can dry the skin if it is
overused, so be sure to ask your doctor the
correct amount and schedule to apply. As
children reach full puberty, acne often worsens
around the age of 14-18 with more red shins and
sometimes deep and painful nodules. This type of
acne can be more serious and leave permanent
scars, so see our skin specialist in Pune
immediately if it develops for a more aggressive
treatment. Address 308 Winners Window Complex,
Behind Hotel Vaishali, F.C. Road. Pune -
411005 Website http//visageskinclinic.com