well, i think it's very fortunate that you care.. you could be preventing the situation from getting a lot worse. a lot of parents would be quick to brush this off as the usual acne that she will grow out of, but a lot of the time that isn't the case. i started getting mild acne at 13 and that escalated into a more severe kind of acne, with pustules and sometimes cysts.. i seem to have grown out of it somehow, but then everyone's different.. i had the same kind of acne as your daughter, little bumps on my forehead that didn't look too obvious from far away but once you got closer, you could see them.

does she sweat a lot? and just throwing this out there, but sometimes little bumps aren't always acne.. they could be fungal, like folliculitis. you might want to search the boards for more info, type in 'pityrosporum folliculitis'.. it seems that the defining characteristic of this condition is a rough/sandpapery feel. it's more common on the back of the body, but it can sometimes happen on the face as well. good luck

She's so young. I think it would be best to take her to her pediatrician or gp.

I'd recommend a medicated wash like one of benzoyl peroxide and/or have her use Bp on her forehead.

If she has bangs, have her grow them out or at least wear them back as often as possible.

The bumps sound like milia. I get them from my hair on my forehead too. They will either to away with the Bp or she'll need them extracted.

If you take her to the md, they may give her antibiotics which it doesn't sound like she needs at all. She's mild enough to start out with Bp on her forehead. It should work.

You can also get a mask for once a week like queen Helene mint julep or acnefree sulfur mask. Both OTC.

Good luck.

That's though, I was 11 when I started having acne, has she hit puberty yet? If she shows no other signs of 'developing', I would be concerned that this is more of a medical issue than just regular 'teenage' acne. I was a very early bloomer, but if your daughter isn't, I would take her to your GP.

Hi, thanks so much for your replies. All good advice. In answer to the Armidillo's question..yes she is hitting puberty..quite tall for her age and I did at the age. Her father and I didn't suffer from acne at that age but I suppose kids develp earlier these days. I just don't want to keep trying various lotions and potions without at least getting some medical advice. I have been giving herbal Sulphur tablets (I remember my Dad giving it to some of us when were kids - as he used to swear by it and all 8 of us kids had great skin!) but that is not an instant remedy (if there is such a thing). I think that a visit to the GP is in order. All advice most welcome!

This is just my personal opinion. Take her to the doctors to check it's not an infection or something by all means - but honestly, it just sounds like puberty to me. Putting lots of acne products on her now might make a problem that'd go away in a few years anyway worse and drag it out for longer. Some kids are definitley early bloomers in some things but can be slower in others - for example, I've always been tall and had a more 'womanly' figure already by age 9, but no acne until I hit 18. My friend got acne at 13 but didn't start getting other changes until much later. Everybody is unique and develops at different rates.

The self conciousness sounds like it's just coming from her age. Most kids start to notice their differences to others at that age. I'd suggest not letting her wear makeup to cover it up though, I think that's why my friend's continued to worsen as we got older.

Hi, just an update...took my daughter to the G.P. and was told that it is hormonal. Doc very understanding and said she would be reluctant to presribe creams/anitibiotics because her skin is so delicate and would probably cause more damage than good. She suggested using Dermalogica products. Visited local beauty salon that stocks the Dermalogica range and lady there suggested a scrub to exfoliate..suggested because my daughter has little 'bumps on her forehead. She also suggested a mini facial just to clear the skin..not sure about a 10 year old having a mini facial. Have searched the internet for more info on the Dermalogica range and they seem to do a range of products for pre teens and teens called 'Clean Start. Wondered if anyone has had any experience/knowledge. Any advice will again, be much appreciated.

If you're worried about age apropriateness you could try the milder soaps/creams from the 'New Dawn' shop on Ebay. 99% of the ingredients are natural and they've calmed down my overly agrreviated skin. I should imagine the milder ones would be useful for very young skin, they even have a soap for babies.

when i was that age, i got similar pimples because i had bangs back then, which covered my forehead. if it's caused by that, it'll be relatively easy to fix (don't let hair touch the face). but i used clearasil back then and my skin would be clear within a few days. but definitely encourage her to start eating healthy from now on itself! and you are wonderful for actually paying attention to it!

This is exactly how it started for me when I was around the same age, and I'm figuring out now that it's digestive related... Maybe keep a food diary for her to see if any foods are irritating her skin.

Also I remember being young and my mom washing my face roughly with a wash rag (which is the WRONG thing to do), just be gentle or if she's doing it herself have her be really gentle.

Best of luck~

Hi and thanks again for more helpful replies. She doesn't have a fringe (bangs) so her hair is always off her forehead. Also, we very rarely eat 'junk' food so I know her diet is healthy. The advice about rubbing too hard is good advice too. I always tell my daughter that her fingers are the softest tool she could use so she avoids using a flannel. I suppose it is a matter of waiting to see how the hormones level off. I'm so glad that you all think I am not over reacting and that I only have my little ones interest at heart. Some people I know would think it is for my own reasons that I am so concerned but when you see the confidence slowly drain away then I had to be more pro active. Thanks again and I shall share any developments with this boards. I am sure my daughter is not the only one going through this!

I'm glad you sought the advice of her doctor. The reason I suggested that was because many acne medications aren't appropriate for people so young. For instance, benzoyl peroxide is approved for people over aget 12, but some doctors do give the go-ahead for younger kids to use it. So, getting your docs opinion was a good idea, imo, for someone so young.

I bought Dots for spots on Amazon for my daughters spots! She is also only 10years! They are absolutely AMAZING!!!!! You gentlywash the face well, dry and apply these clear dots directly over the spots that have come to a head! The spot will be gone when you remove the dots in the morning! Miracle workers.... Id highly recommend!Best of luck!

talcum powder!!

controls oil build up and moisture making it slow bacteria growth

and GP

1. They should only wash their face twice a day with a gentle skin cleanser.
2. When washing your face, be gentle.
3. After washing, apply a simple non-comedogenic moisturizer.
4. Try to ignore the acne.