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What Causes Persistent Acne On The Forehead Of A 6-year-old Child?

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Posted on Sat, 8 Apr 2017
Question: hi,
my daughter 6 years old has suddenly few weeks back some acne at her forehead. it's now almost 3-4 weeks they exists and also size has increased. snap enclosed. please advise.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for the query and photographs.

It is looking like folliculitis, a bacterial infection.
I treat such cases with a mild topical antibacterial cream like Clindamycin to be applied twice daily for a week.

It is safe and effective.
You can try this.

Let me know if you have any other queries.
Thank you.

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What Causes Persistent Acne On The Forehead Of A 6-year-old Child?

Brief Answer: Folliculitis Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for the query and photographs. It is looking like folliculitis, a bacterial infection. I treat such cases with a mild topical antibacterial cream like Clindamycin to be applied twice daily for a week. It is safe and effective. You can try this. Let me know if you have any other queries. Thank you.