Skip to main content

Acne, Pediatric

Deepti Gupta, MD and Renee M. Howard, MD Reviewed 10/2018
 


BASICS

DESCRIPTION

Acne vulgaris is one of the most common skin conditions in children and adolescents. It is a disorder of pilosebaceous units (PSUs). PSUs are found predominantly on the face, chest, ...

DIAGNOSIS

HISTORY

  • Age of onset: Early or late onset of acne may indicate androgen excess.

  • Medications and supplement use: Hormonal (including some oral contraceptive products (OCPs), progestin implants,...

TREATMENT

  • Choose regimen based on previous therapies used and effect, cost, vehicle selection, regimen complexity, active scarring, and psychosocial impact.

  • Vehicle selection:

    • Creams and lotions less dr...

ONGOING CARE

PATIENT EDUCATION

ADDITIONAL READING

  • Eichenfield LF, Krakowski AC, Piggott C, et al; for American Acne and Rosacea Society. Evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric acne. Pediatrics. ...

CODES

ICD9

  • 706.1 Other acne

  • 704.8 Other specified diseases of hair and hair follicles

ICD10

  • L70.9 Acne, unspecified

  • L70.4 Infantile acne

  • L70.0 Acne vulgaris

  • L73.8 Other specified follicular disorders

SNOMED

  • 11...

FAQ

  • Q: Can I modify my diet to improve my acne?

  • A: Limited and variable data is available. There is suggestion that high glycemic diets and skim milk consumption (not full-fat milk) may be associated w...

Subscribe to Access Full Content

Sign Up for a 10-Day Free Trial

Sign up for a 10-day FREE Trial now and receive full access to all content.

 
×