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The “face” of acne is getting younger.

More doctors are seeing younger patients with breakouts.  In our practice we have seen the increase of hormone related issues and earlier onset of menses in young children between the ages of 7-9 years old.

(Infographic: Schweiger Dermatology Group.  http://www.schweigerderm.com/)
(Infographic: Schweiger Dermatology Group. http://www.schweigerderm.com/)

Grace Gold of Yahoo Health explores how earlier onset adrenal gland awakening and menstruation is leading to increased rates of acne in children as young as 7 years old.  The complete report can be found here: https://ca.shine.yahoo.com/7-year-olds-with-breakouts–why-the-face-of-acne-is-getting-younger-200534869.html

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