The document describes common symptoms of acne which may include blackheads, whiteheads, pus-filled lesions, and nodules. Each child may experience symptoms differently. It also provides information on dry skin, sebaceous cysts, and scar treatment and minimization. Dry skin is usually treated by keeping the skin moisturized and avoiding harsh soaps. Sebaceous cysts can be removed by a physician. Scars may fade over time but certain dermatological techniques like punch grafts, dermabrasion, and chemical peels can help improve scar appearance.

1. The following are the most common
symptoms of acne. However, each child may
experience symptoms differently. Symptoms
may include:
• Blackheads
• Whiteheads
• Pus-filled lesions that may be painful
• Nodules (solid, raised bumps)

2. DRY SKIN

3. Dry Skin
What is dry skin?
• Dry skin is a very common skin condition, usually characterized by irritated
skin and itchiness. Dry skin often worsens in the winter, when the air is
cold and dry. In addition, frequent bathing can aggravate dry skin. With no
treatment, dry skin may become flaky or scaly.
Treatment for dry skin:
• Treating dry skin may be as simple as keeping the skin moist by taking
fewer baths and using ointments or creams that keep the moisture in.
Treatment may also include:
• Avoiding harsh soaps, detergents, and perfumes, which tend to dry the
skin
• Avoiding rubbing or scratching the skin, which can aggravate the symptoms
and cause infection
• Applying a salicylic acid solution or cream (which removes the top layer of
skin) if the skin is scaly.

4. Sebaceous Cysts

5. What are sebaceous cysts?
• Sebaceous cysts are harmless, slow-growing
bumps under the skin, often appearing on the
scalp, face, ears, back area. The cysts usually
contain dead skin and other skin particles.
Treatment for sebaceous cysts:
• Sebaceous cysts can usually be treated by a
physician by puncturing the top and removing its
contents.
• However, large cysts may reappear and may have
to be surgically removed. If a cyst becomes
swollen, tender, large, or infected, treatment may
include administering antibiotics and then
surgically removing the cyst.

6. SCAR
• A scar is usually composed of fibrous tissue.
Scars may be formed for many different
reasons, including as a result of infections,
surgery, injuries, or inflammation of tissue.
Scars may appear anywhere on the body, and
the composition of a scar may vary--appearing
flat, lumpy, sunken, or colored. It may be painful
or itchy

7. How can a scar be minimized?
Specific dermatological procedures to minimize
scars will be determined by your physician
based on:
• Your age, overall health, and medical history
• Severity of the scar
• Type and location of the scar
• Your tolerance for specific medications,
procedures, or therapies
• Expectations for the course of the condition
• Your opinion or preference

8. Scars usually fade over time. Make-up can
help cover the scar while it is healing. Some
scars can be minimized by certain
dermatological techniques. However,
treatment can only improve the appearance
of a scar; it cannot completely erase it.
Punch grafts
1.Punch grafts are small skin grafts to
replace scarred skin. A hole is punched in the
skin to remove the scar, which is then
replaced with unscarred skin

9. 2.Dermabrasion may be used to minimize small
scars, minor skin surface irregularities, surgical
scars, and acne scars. As the name implies,
dermabrasion involves removing the top layers
of skin with an electrical machine that "abrades"
the skin

10. • Chemical peels
Chemical peel are often used to minimize sun-
damaged skin, irregular pigment, and superficial
scars. The top layer of skin is removed with a
chemical application to the skin