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scarring-and-puberty · dermnetnz-infantile-acne

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scarring-and-puberty
Assertion
DermNet states that severe infantile acne may result in permanent scarring and that people with severe infantile acne tend to develop troublesome acne at puberty; tetracyclines are avoided in young children because of the risk of tooth staining.
Quote
Severe infantile acne may result in permanent scarring. Individuals with severe infantile acne tend to develop troublesome acne at puberty.
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