Acne
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Signs and Symptoms of Acne
All Signs & Symptoms of Acne
Here are the top symptoms or behaviors listed by parents of kids diagnosed with Acne:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Pimples | Often | 8 mentions |
| Red skin | Often | 6 mentions |
| Bumps on skin | Often | 3 mentions |
| Blackheads (related to acne) | Often | 2 mentions |
| Being irritable | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Coughing | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Oily skin | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Physical pain | Sometimes | 1 mention |
When do symptoms start?
How to read this chart
Pimples
0 years oldAmount of children: 0%1 years oldAmount of children: 0%2 years oldAmount of children: 0%3 years oldAmount of children: 0%4 years oldAmount of children: 0%5 years oldAmount of children: 0%6 years oldAmount of children: 0%7 years oldAmount of children: 0%8 years oldAmount of children: 0%9 years oldAmount of children: 3%10 years oldAmount of children: 0%11 years oldAmount of children: 3%12 years oldAmount of children: 3%13 years oldAmount of children: 0%14 years oldAmount of children: 3%15 years oldAmount of children: 3%16 years oldAmount of children: 0%17 years oldAmount of children: 3%average 13 years 11 months old
Red skin
0 years oldAmount of children: 0%1 years oldAmount of children: 0%2 years oldAmount of children: 0%3 years oldAmount of children: 0%4 years oldAmount of children: 0%5 years oldAmount of children: 3%6 years oldAmount of children: 0%7 years oldAmount of children: 0%8 years oldAmount of children: 0%9 years oldAmount of children: 0%10 years oldAmount of children: 0%11 years oldAmount of children: 3%12 years oldAmount of children: 3%13 years oldAmount of children: 0%14 years oldAmount of children: 0%15 years oldAmount of children: 3%16 years oldAmount of children: 0%17 years oldAmount of children: 3%average 12 years 6 months old
Bumps on skin
0 years oldAmount of children: 0%1 years oldAmount of children: 0%2 years oldAmount of children: 0%3 years oldAmount of children: 0%4 years oldAmount of children: 0%5 years oldAmount of children: 3%6 years oldAmount of children: 0%7 years oldAmount of children: 0%8 years oldAmount of children: 0%9 years oldAmount of children: 0%10 years oldAmount of children: 3%11 years oldAmount of children: 0%12 years oldAmount of children: 0%13 years oldAmount of children: 0%14 years oldAmount of children: 0%15 years oldAmount of children: 0%16 years oldAmount of children: 0%17 years oldAmount of children: 3%average 11 years old
Change in symptoms of Acne*
What happens to common Acne symptoms over time?
| Symptom | Worse | A Little Worse | Stayed About the Same | A Little Better | Better | Completely Resolved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pimples | 0% | 0% | 12.5% | 37.5% | 37.5% | 12.5% |
| Red skin | 0% | 0% | 16.7% | 33.3% | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| Bumps on skin | 0% | 0% | 0% | 66.7% | 33.3% | 0% |
| Blackheads (related to acne) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Being irritable | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Coughing | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Oily skin | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Physical pain | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% |
Conditions with similar symptoms to Acne
Parents also mention the behaviors, signs, and symptoms associated with Acne when they describe these conditions:
Allergies
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Sneezing Often 227 mentions Runny nose Often 177 mentions Coughing Often 99 mentions Hives Often 93 mentions Rashes (any cause) Often 77 mentions Watery eyes Often 73 mentions Itchy eyes Sometimes 60 mentions Itching Sometimes 59 mentions Congestion Sometimes 37 mentions Fever Sometimes 33 mentions Eczema
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Itching Often 396 mentions Rashes (any cause) Often 218 mentions Dry skin Often 194 mentions Red skin Often 113 mentions Bumps on skin Sometimes 47 mentions Being irritable Sometimes 19 mentions Physical pain Sometimes 11 mentions Hives Rarely 9 mentions Sensitive skin Rarely 8 mentions Crying Rarely 5 mentions Headaches
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Fever Often 30 mentions Headache(s) Often 24 mentions Frequent crying Often 19 mentions Dizziness Often 18 mentions Physical pain Often 16 mentions Crying Often 15 mentions Migraine headache(s) Often 14 mentions Vomiting Often 14 mentions Fatigue, tiredness, or lethargy Sometimes 12 mentions Tiredness Sometimes 9 mentions
Care of Acne
Less common responses for Acne
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Antibiotics (unspecified) | Very Positive5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 2Dermatologist Visits | Very Positive5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 3Clindamycin (topical) | Very Positive4.5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 4Tretinoin / retinoic acid (Retin-A and others) | Very Positive4.5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 5Regular soap and water | Positive4.3 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 6Accutane (isotretinoin) | Positive4.3 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 7Prescription medication (unspecified) | Positive4.2 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 8Benzoyl peroxide (topical treatment) | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 9Salicylic acid | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 10Acne pads (over-the-counter) | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
Discussion of Acne
What was your approach to Acne? What were the results?
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