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Causes of acne in children
Are acne in pre-adolescent children different?
How to treat acne in children?
1. Eating carrots
2. Eat lots of zinc
3. Apply lemon juice
4. Compress with ice cubes
5. Replacing the pillowcase

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Acne in young children and also teenagers is a type of acne vulgaris. These pimples usually appear on the face, neck, shoulders, upper back and chest. Many dermatologists find cases of acne in small children who are even just seven years old. Doctors believe that this is related to precocious puberty (early puberty), which causes adrenal androgen hormones to increase, triggering acne to occur at a young age.

For example, in a girl, acne can be seen before the growth of breasts, pubic and armpit hair, and first menstruation. In boys, acne can occur before the growth of pubic hair and the armpits, testicles and penis enlarge, and the sound becomes heavier and deeper. To find out more, let's look at various information about acne in the following children!

Causes of acne in children

There are four things that cause acne, the body's natural oil (sebum), clogged pores, bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes or P. acnes), and inflammation. Here's the explanation:

Sebum is produced by glands in the skin layer that are very deep and reach the surface through the pores of the skin. Certain hormone increases will occur around the time of puberty, and these hormones can trigger oil glands to produce an increase in the amount of sebum.
Pores with excess oil tend to be more easily clogged.
At the same time, P. acnes (one of the many bacteria that lives on everyone's skin) thrives on excess oil and creates inflammation.
If the pores are clogged close to the surface of the skin and have inflammation, it will produce closed comedones or open blackheads on the surface of the skin.
A plug that extends into the pores or which forms slightly deeper than the pores and enlarges or breaks, can cause excessive inflammation. Thus, it produces red bumps (papules) and pus filled pustules (pustules).
If the blockage occurs in the deepest layer of the skin, inflammation will be more severe, resulting in the formation of nodules and cysts.

Are acne in pre-adolescent children different?

In general, acne in pre-adolescent children is lighter. Usually children in this age group have open comedones and closed comedones. In addition, red pimples (papules) are sometimes in the T zone on the face (forehead and along the nose), and chin. However, if the acne is more severe, it may be a sign that the child will have more serious acne later on.

How to treat acne in children?

Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield, a lead author of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) report, formulated evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of acne in children.

"For moderate to severe acne, we have to use prescription drugs to control the condition of acne," Eichenfield told CBS Boston.

Most of the products available to help acne in children are recipes off-label (drug use is out of indication), and they have not been tested in patients under 12 years of age. However, Eichenfield said that these drugs could be used for children. Meanwhile, topical drugs and oral retinoid drugs can be prescribed to treat acne in children who are quite severe, even though these drugs have side effects, such as:

Photosensitivity
Tarnish teeth
Hyperpigmentation
Rare reactions such as lupus
Disrupted digestion
Esophagitis pills (esophagitis due to medication)

To treat acne in children naturally, follow the following tips:

1. Eating carrots

Vegetables that are rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene have been linked to the prevention of acne due to vitamin A retinoids that are often used in prescribing acne medications. Vitamins help to maintain a healthy immune system and keep skin healthy, especially for acne sufferers. Foods that are rich in beta-carotene can reduce inflammation due to antioxidants that fight free radicals, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMM).

2. Eat lots of zinc

According to UMM, consuming 30 mg of zinc twice a day for one month and 30 mg a day after, can reduce the appearance of zits. Zinc is commonly found in seafood, such as oysters, crabs and lobsters.

3. Apply lemon juice

High levels of acid in lemons can help fight bacteria on acne. In addition to treating acne, lemon juice can also treat wounds, stains, and even signs of aging.

4. Compress with ice cubes

Using ice cubes to compress infected areas can reduce inflammation due to cold contrast on your skin. Compressing ice cubes should not be more than 5 minutes.

5. Replacing the pillowcase

Just replacing your pillowcase every two or three days can improve your overall skin. The pillow absorbs the face's natural oil, which can stick back to your skin every time you sleep on it, so it can increase bacterial growth on your skin.