9yr old son with acne

Your son is going through puberty -- a little early, but that's not too unusual. Acne is not caused by dirt. It is basically caused by hormonal changes. You may be able to manage your son's breakouts with some of the over the counter products designed for acne and found in "ordinary" drugstores. Look for products by reputable companies like Neutrogena, and start with some that use a low dose of benzoyl peroxide, since some people find that substance too irritating. You can also try going to a store that sells health and beauty products aimed at the Black community. While your son may have inherited his complexion problems from the White side of his birth family, it's worth trying some of the products that Black young men use successfully. If all else fails, take your son to a good dermatologist. Most dermatologists can determine what's going on in adolescents of any race, and provide skin care regimens as well as medications to reduce the incidence of breakouts and reduce oiliness. I have an Asian teen daughter. She has used over the counter products recommended by both her Asian and her White friends, but when she had a more serious breakout, I took her to a dermatologist, and he put her on a slightly stronger, prescription medication. Sharon

My oldest son is caucasian so it may work differently on biracial skin but Proactive has been a God send for him and breakouts. This summer with being oilly, sweaty, covered with sunscreen, etc. it has made a huge difference. (As long as he remember to use it!) I also use it during the winter when I start breaking out due to my skin being overly dry. So it works for both of us with different skin issues. I am able to buy it at a kiosk at the mall but you can also order it online. Good luck!

Proactive is a great product, but I would recommend the sensitive system because the high doses of benzoyl peroxide in the regular system can cause major irritations. I know I've had issues with that and had to switch to the sensitive formula (my whole face was red and dried out). I've had major complexion problems for my whole life (since about age 9 or 10). I was on an oral antibiotic and prescription cream the whole time I was in high school. I would recommend going to see a dermatologist sooner rather than later.

My oldest son, Stephen, had acne from the time he was about five. At first the pediatrician insisted it wasn't acne, but I finally got him to look at it closely, and he couldn't deny that was acne. They were small pimples, but they were certainly pimples. I wouldn't have thought that kids who weren't even close to going through puberty could get acne, but that was what it was. I used to use Bonne Bell 10-O-6 astringent cleaner, on my face, from the time I was about 13, and I scrubbed his face with it a couple times a day, like when he got home from school and before he went to bed, and that really helped a lot. That brand is very difficult to find, these days, but both Clean and Clear brand, and Neutrogena, make an astringent cleaner that is very similar. It comes in a sensitive formula, too, which is what I use. They also have a spot treatment you can put on any real bad spots.I was afraid Stephen would have severe acne when he went through puberty, but he didn't. He had some acne, but nothing like I was afraid he'd have.Of course, with a black child, there is added concern of permanent black spots or even keloids, from the pimples. My biracial son got some pretty bad scars but, fortunately, most of them are on his back. My black son has had very little trouble with acne, but my daughter has had a fair amount of acne, especially around the time of her period. It has left black spots but, fortunately, they can be covered with make-up pretty well.

I found this article through Google. I hope you find it helpful: 5 Natural Remedies For Getting Rid of Acne If you have ever suffered from acne, you know how painful it can be! If the pain is not bad enough, you also get ugly scars! Acne can happen both to teenagers as well as adults! For some people, the acne eventually goes but the scar remains for a long time; for others, acne vulgaris is a regular affair! In this article I will tell you about some of the natural remedies you can use to treat acne! Before I go on to elaborate on the natural remedies, I must tell you that if you are allergic to any of these substances, you must stop its use immediately! Also, if these natural remedies do not help you, you may eventually have to go for more expensive alternatives such as dermabrasion and laser treatment! For most people, however, these remedies usually work wonders! One more thing: regular washing of your face with clean water is a habit you must inculcate, if you have not already! Also, if you apply make-up or cosmetics, it is important that you remove the make-up/cosmetic once its job is over, instead of letting it remain on the skin. A lot of cosmetics contain powerful chemicals that would harm your skin in more ways that you could imagine! Okay, I have rambled enough now, so here are some of the recommended natural treatments for acne: Lemon Juice: The lemon is one versatile remedy provided by nature - you can cure so many ailments with it - even acne vulgaris! The lemon juice contains natural bleaching agents that would help you get rid of the redness caused by acne. The lemon juice also helps in removing the acne scar tissue so that new, healthier tissue can emerge in its place. The treatment is simple: get a clean cotton swab or pad, and use that to apply lemon juice on to the affected area! Leave it like that for some time, and then wash the area with clean water! Apple Cider Vinegar: Before using any kind of acne treatment, it is important to note that our skin has the tendency to renew and rejuvenate itself naturally, over time. Apple Cider Vinegar detoxifies your body by cleansing it of all the toxins that are causing acne; on top of that, it also speeds up our skin's rejuvenation process. You can take either it as an oral medicine if you want, or apply it on the affected area of the skin! Oatmeal: Along with lemon, this is one of the most commonly used natural remedies for acne! Mix oatmeal powder with rose water and apply it on the affected area, then leave it on the skin for at least 10-15 minutes, after which you should wash the face with cold water. Do this every day and you would notice that not just your pimples but even those ugly acne scars have vanished! Egg whites: Not many people know that you can use egg whites in order to treat acne! Create a facemask out of egg whites and leave it on your face for an entire night; it is preferable to wear this 'mask' at bedtime for obvious reasons! The Tomato-Cucumber Combo: These oft-eaten vegetables are also great in treating acne. Extract the liquid juice from both these vegetables and then mix them; then wash your face thoroughly, and apply the juice on to the affected area! The antioxidant properties of tomato would help prevent further damage of your skin. These two vegetables also help in making the skin smoother, tighter and stronger! Article Source: [url=http://totalinfotips.com/acne/article1.php]5 Natural Remedies For Getting Rid of Acne[/url]

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