Q: Why are kids getting pimples at a younger age nowadays?
A: Many parents are telling us that their kids are getting acne at a much younger age than themselves when they were young. In fact, kids worldwide are getting acne younger than ever. More pre-adolescent children, ages 7 to 12, are developing acne.
It is common for 9- to 11-year-old to have early acne. The earlier onset of acne has been linked to the start of puberty at younger ages. Boys are experiencing puberty six months to two years earlier, according to a study in the journal “Pediatrics”. Early acne is a little more common in girls than boys.
During puberty, a rise in hormones can make skin and hair oily, contributing to clogged pores and acne. It can include whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, nodules and cysts. It can leave blemishes and scars, and it can cause emotional distress. It can have a tremendous negative psychological impact on children. It occurs mostly on the forehead, nose and chin, the so-called T-zone.
Scientists have long known that food availability and nutritional status influence pubertal timing. Overweight or obese children are more likely to enter puberty early. Children with lower-nutrient diets tend to enter puberty earlier too. A diet rich in processed foods and meats, dairy, and fast food is disruptive to normal physical development. Over the past few decades, concern has also risen that chemicals in plastics, lotions, and other personal products mimic estrogen and may speed puberty.
Pre-adolescent acne that is mild to moderate can be treated with AC Clear Smoothening Lotion which is 
% safe for kids. More severe acne can be treated with oral antibiotics and topical medications by prescription.
% safe for kids. More severe acne can be treated with oral antibiotics and topical medications by prescription.ADVICE FOR PARENTS
Here are some tips for parents:
• Encourage good cleansing habits, such as face washing with a gentle cleanser twice a day.
• Start treatment with topical anti-acne products.
• If acne gets worse, see a skin doctor to start therapy early.
• Stay involved in your child’s treatment routine. Children may need parental guidance to apply topical medications or take oral antibiotics consistently.
