10 yo has developed bad acne this summer

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:despite washing face twice a day and using strides pads. Would you take him to the dermatologist?

Yes, take him to the dermatologist immediately. Acne can definitely effect a child's self-esteen negatively especially at such a young age.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Proactive works wonders but derm for sure

Isn't proactive just an upscale branding of Benzoyl Peroxide found in every other acne medicine?

Anyway, I would take a kid to the doctor if she/he had real acne (with the red bumps) because it causes scarring. If the kid has a lot of bumps, I would not worry about it.

[Anonymous]

Agree with dermatologist and not stripping skin with stridex.

Also agree with cetaphil cleanser. Using a gentle cleanser helps the skin stay balanced. Too dry and the skin will step up oil production.

Cut back on sugar if possible. Sugar does mess with hormones and contributes to acne.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does he eat a lot of junk food? Cut if out

WRONG.

"Acne Myth No. 3: Junk Food Causes Acne

You may have heard that eating greasy foods and candy can cause an acne breakout. Though there are some links between diet and acne, the relationship isn't quite what you may think it is.

"Many people with acne have oily skin, so for a time people thought that greasy foods should also be avoided," says Pipkin. However, a number of studies have shown that downing foods like French fries, cheeseburgers, and chocolate doesn’t have any impact at all on your skin's health. But getting that grease on your skin can make an oily complexion worse, clogging pores and leading to an acne breakout.

Greasy foods may be off the hook, but there could be other diet culprits behind your acne breakouts.

"Milk consumption has been associated with an increased risk of acne. Other studies have shown that a low glycemic index diet that’s high in fiber and fruits and vegetables is beneficial for acne," notes Pipkin. "So, if someone is suffering from acne, avoiding milk or sticking to a low glycemic index diet may actually be helpful."

http://www.everydayhealth.com/acne/5-common-myths-about-acne.aspx

[Anonymous]

Ten is very young for a boy. Any other signs of puberty, OP?

[Anonymous]

Ten is very young for a boy. Any other signs of puberty, OP?

[Anonymous]

+1 for Proactive here. I have used it for years and have started my 12 year old pubescent daughter using it now, with good results.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Proactive works wonders but derm for sure

Isn't proactive just an upscale branding of Benzoyl Peroxide found in every other acne medicine?

Anyway, I would take a kid to the doctor if she/he had real acne (with the red bumps) because it causes scarring. If the kid has a lot of bumps, I would not worry about it.

There's plenty of products out there with BP. I'm 45 and have had acne since the age of 11 or 12. Whiteheads and horrible cysts. I have tried everything over the years, believe me. I even did accutane in my younger years. It wore off after a few years.

The only topical product that has consistently worked for me is Proactive. My skin is still not perfect, I still get a few whiteheads now - no longer cysts. Regular Proactive use reduces my pimples significantly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does he eat a lot of junk food? Cut if out

WRONG.

"Acne Myth No. 3: Junk Food Causes Acne

You may have heard that eating greasy foods and candy can cause an acne breakout. Though there are some links between diet and acne, the relationship isn't quite what you may think it is.

"Many people with acne have oily skin, so for a time people thought that greasy foods should also be avoided," says Pipkin. However, a number of studies have shown that downing foods like French fries, cheeseburgers, and chocolate doesn’t have any impact at all on your skin's health. But getting that grease on your skin can make an oily complexion worse, clogging pores and leading to an acne breakout.

Greasy foods may be off the hook, but there could be other diet culprits behind your acne breakouts.

"Milk consumption has been associated with an increased risk of acne. Other studies have shown that a low glycemic index diet that’s high in fiber and fruits and vegetables is beneficial for acne," notes Pipkin. "So, if someone is suffering from acne, avoiding milk or sticking to a low glycemic index diet may actually be helpful."

http://www.everydayhealth.com/acne/5-common-myths-about-acne.aspx

You are pretty much saying what the junk food person said. Nobody specified "greasy" food but you. Junk covers way more than that.

[Anonymous]

I'd try a switch to a gentle cleanser--Neutrogena or Purpose is what my derm recommended at that age--and ease up on anything containing alcohol. I actually used unscented baby wipes with aloe instead. You don't want to strip the skin's natural oils, because that just triggers it to make even more oil. Also, make sure that the sunscreen he is using on his face is non-comodegenic.

But it's not like a visit to the derm will hurt.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does he eat a lot of junk food? Cut if out

no connection, dumb ass

[Anonymous]

Try changing the diet. Cutting out wheat stopped my acne issues (did paleo for a bit ) and helped me sleep better. No need for chemicals. And I ate a pretty healthy diet before, homemade bread and pasta sauce, drinking only water, hardly any junk food. Eliminating wheat was the key for me and whenever I give into a craving, I wake up the next day with a severely oily face and breakouts.

[Anonymous]

You think putting a 10 year old boy on a gluten free diet is a reasonable first step? Do you know any ten year old boys?!

[Anonymous]

We really like salicylic acid. I use a lotion that has it in there and then I spot treat worse spots.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does he eat a lot of junk food? Cut if out

no connection, dumb ass

Actually yes there is.