Is it normal for an 8 year old to have acne?

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Is it normal for an 8 year old to have acne? Seems early to me but my little guy is already starting to:(

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Talk with your doctor. With my oldest she was early onset puberty at the age of 9. She had acne and other stuff.

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Yes it is when some kids develop faster than others because my second born son has had acne since he was about 6 under arm hair and pubic hair by 8yrs old and my 12yr old oldest still hasn’t even begun to grow hair or even get acne

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I’ve read it’s becoming earlier for kids these days, because puberty is starting earlier than ever as well. Sounds like it’s becoming a new norm honestly. I’d start a really good skin regiment with them, and consult a dermatologist for sure.

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What does the doctor say?

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See a dermatologist……it could be a sign of celiac or gluten intolerance

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What did your pediatrician say?

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There’s a certain type of skin condition that’s in the family of acne that only effects kids under 10 years of age, my daughter has it and they gave us a special cream that works and gets rid of it. We seen the dermatology clinic at children’s hospital so this is the information they gave me, bc my daughter is only 6 and has what appears to be acne, but it’s actually something closely related to acne that only effects kids. I doubt what your 8 year old has is acne bc that is brought on by certain hormones