Is this your child’s symptom?<\/h2>\n

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• Pimples and blackheads on the face caused by blocked oil glands<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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  If NOT, try one of these:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Newborn Rashes and Birthmarks<\/li>\n
  • Rash or Redness – Localized<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    Symptoms of Acne<\/h3>\n

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    • Whiteheads (pimples) are plugged oil glands that are closed.<\/li>\n
    • Blackheads are plugged oil glands that are open. Reason: The oil turns black when it is exposed to air.<\/li>\n
    • Whiteheads and blackheads are also called “zits.”<\/li>\n
    • Red bumps are from blocked oil glands that have leaked oil. This causes irritation in the skin around them. Larger red bumps can be quite painful.<\/li>\n
    • Acne mainly appears on your face, neck, and shoulders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Causes of Acne<\/h3>\n

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      • Acne skin changes are from plugged oil glands. Acne has several causes.<\/li>\n
      • Increased levels of hormones during puberty have a part. Heredity also plays an important role.<\/li>\n
      • Some skin bacteria can make it worse.<\/li>\n
      • Acne is not caused by diet. You do not need to avoid eating fried foods, chocolate, or any other food.<\/li>\n
      • Acne is not caused by dirt or by not washing your face often enough.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        When to Call for Acne<\/h2>\n

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        \n Call Doctor or Seek Care Now<\/h3>\n \n Spreading red area around the acne with fever<\/li>\n Spreading red area or streak that’s very large<\/li>\n Your child looks or acts very sick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n

        \n Contact Doctor Within 24 Hours<\/h3>\n \n Spreading red area or streak around the acne, but no fever<\/li>\n You think your child needs to be seen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Contact Doctor During Office Hours<\/h3>\n \n Tender red lumps that are large occur<\/li>\n Yellow soft scab that drains pus or gets bigger occurs<\/li>\n After treating with Benzoyl Peroxide (BP) for 2 months, acne not improved<\/li>\n BP makes the face itchy or swollen<\/li>\n You have other questions or concerns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n

        \n Self Care at Home<\/h3>\n \n Mild acne<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n Care Advice for Acne<\/h2>\n  <\/p>\n \n What You Should Know About Acne:<\/strong>\n \n More than 90% of teenagers have some acne. Acne is a normal part of the teen years.<\/li>\n There is no medicine at this time that will cure acne.<\/li>\n However, good skin care can keep acne under control and at a mild level.<\/li>\n Here is some care advice that should help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Benzoyl Peroxide Gel:<\/strong>\n \n Benzoyl Peroxide (BP) is the best OTC medicine for bringing acne under control. Use a Benzoyl Peroxide 5% gel product (such as the store brand). OTC means no prescription is needed.<\/li>\n It helps to open pimples and to unplug blackheads. It also kills bacteria.<\/li>\n Apply the lotion once a day at bedtime to the area with acne. Redheads and blonds should apply it every other day for the first 2 weeks. Reason: More sensitive skin.<\/li>\n Use an amount of lotion the size of a pea. This should be enough to cover most of the acne.<\/li>\n If the skin becomes red or peels, use less of it. Other option: You can use it less often.<\/li>\n Caution: Avoid the corners of the eyes, nose and mouth. Reason: These areas are very sensitive.<\/li>\n Caution: Benzoyl Peroxide bleaches clothing, towels, blankets, etc. Apply it only at bedtime and put it on sparingly. Use a plain white pillowcase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Antibiotics for Red Bumps:<\/strong>\n \n Large red bumps mean the infection has spread beyond the oil gland. If you have several red bumps, your doctor may prescribe an antibiotic.<\/li>\n Antibiotics come as solutions for the skin or as pills.<\/li>\n The antibiotic will kill the bacteria that are causing the infection.<\/li>\n Give the antibiotic as directed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Washing the Face:<\/strong>\n \n Wash your skin twice a day. The most important time to wash is bedtime. Just use warm water or you can use a mild soap (such as Dove).<\/li>\n Shampoo your hair daily.<\/li>\n Avoid scrubbing your skin. Reason: Hard scrubbing of the skin irritates the openings of the oil glands. This causes them to close off even more tightly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Pimple Opening:<\/strong>\n \n Opening (popping) pimples is not advised by many doctors. But, most teens and adults do it anyway.<\/li>\n So, here’s how to open a pimple safely without any squeezing.<\/li>\n Never open a pimple before it has come to a head.<\/li>\n Wash your face and hands first.<\/li>\n Use a sterile needle (cleaned with rubbing alcohol). Nick the surface of the yellow pimple with the tip of the needle. The pus should run out without squeezing.<\/li>\n Wipe away the pus and wash the area with soap and water.<\/li>\n Opening small pimples in this way will not cause skin damage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Avoid Picking or Squeezing Acne:<\/strong>\n \n Many young people pick at their acne when they are not thinking about it. Picking makes acne worse.<\/li>\n Try not to touch the face at all during the day.<\/li>\n Squeezing blackheads causes bleeding into the skin. The bleeding turns into brownish blotches on the skin. They can take 1 or 2 months to fade.<\/li>\n Squeezing red lumps can force bacteria into the skin. This too leaves blotches. It can also cause a serious face infection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Prevention – Avoid Triggers of Acne:<\/strong>\n \n Avoid putting any oily or greasy substances on your face. Reason: They block oil glands and make acne worse. If you use cosmetics, use water-based cosmetics.<\/li>\n Avoid hair tonics or hair creams (especially greasy ones). When you sweat, they will get on the face and irritate the acne.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n What to Expect:<\/strong>\n \n With treatment, new whiteheads and blackheads will decrease. But, it takes 6 to 8 weeks.<\/li>\n Acne usually lasts until age 20 or 25.<\/li>\n So, you will need to continue the treatment for several years.<\/li>\n You don’t need to worry about scarring. It is very rare for acne to leave any scars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Call Your Doctor If:<\/strong>\n \n With treatment, the acne has not improved after 2 months<\/li>\n It looks infected (large, red, tender bumps)<\/li>\n You think your child needs to be seen<\/li>\n Your child becomes worse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n And remember, contact your doctor if your child develops any of the ‘Call Your Doctor’ symptoms.<\/h3>\n Disclaimer: this health information is for educational purposes only. 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