PATHOGENESIS AND TREATMENT OF ACNE IN CHILDHOOD

Acne occurs more frequently in newborns and infants than one would gat her from written accounts. Acne neonatorum tends to be overlooked beca use it is usually minor and transient. In contrast, acne infantum, whi ch generally does not make its appearance until after 3 months of life , is more serious. Even acne conglobata may develop in infants. There are many other types of acne in childhood reflecting different pathoge netic mechanisms; included in this group are acne venenata infantum, s teroid acne, hormonal disturbances, and toxic reactions.