My daughter is 7 and beginning to get whiteheads on her face. Would Cetaphill or Proactive be too harsh?

Any recommendations on how to help control this at such a young age?My daughter is 7 and beginning to get whiteheads on her face. Would Cetaphill or Proactive be too harsh?
I wouldn't use anything just yet. Just make sure she has better hygene. Proactive sucks, once you stop using it you break out so you have to keep buying it if you want half decent skin. I would say oxy pads work best, and you can buy it to suit your skin type. But talk to a doctor first, you dont want to be doing anything wrong.My daughter is 7 and beginning to get whiteheads on her face. Would Cetaphill or Proactive be too harsh?
i would ask her pediatrician / call the nurse and find out what they recommend.
Better hygiene?
I think that the above products are expensive and also would be going to the extreme at her age. First do this, go to www.notaquitter.com and get them to deliver you some Silver Cream. It is the best 100% natural antibacterial agent know. Tr yand get her to keep her face as clean as possible during the day and use the cream at night. It really is the best kept secret in natural treatment of acne.
try simple things such as daily face wash. then once it gets more serious, turn to a dermatologist.
no i use proactive myself i don't think it could hurt. i would use proactive for her.
I don't know about Cetaphil, but I would guess that Proactive would be quite harsh. The active ingredient in proactive is Benzyl peroxide which is effective against the bacteria that causes acne (Propionibacterium acnes), so better for active pustular infections (i.e. a pimple with pus). Whiteheads and blackheads are a result of dirt and oil being trapped under the skin that can't reach the surface. Your best best would be an exfoliant to start with. Not soemthing like apricot scrub or anything with ';nut pieces'; or ground up shells because they actually scratch the upper layer of skin off and can cause more irritation.


Or you can se creams containing AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Fruit acids) that will clear away any dead skin cells, and helps in unclogging the pores to remove whiteheads, it's like an exfoliant cream.





I've used both of these regularly for my blackheads (which are whiteheads exposed to the surface of the skin so they can oxidize and turn from white to black) and my face has cleared up substantially.


Make sure these 'bumps' are whiteheads because there are white bumps that can occur (mostly) around the eyes that are called milia, which again is cause by a blockage. They are dead skin cells and oil caught under the skin, but they aren't acne related. They can't be removed with products. A trained professional (esthetician) can remove these.





I get my products from a spa/salon and they work MUCH better than drugstore products and you'd be surprised that the price point is very similar (sometimes less) than department store products, but yes, they are more expensive than most drugstore products. You can also talk to a Liscensed ethetician(depending on where you live, not all estheticians are liscensed) or your doctor for more information.
i would ask her pediatrician or a dermatologist before using any products on your daughter's face. i would think that just a mild soap and a wash cloth would be fine.
I wouldn't use Proactiv but would recommend Cetaphil or Aveeno. They are more natural and a little easier on the skin.





Or you might make an appt with a Dermatologist to have it checked out. It may be something other than acne and he/she may suggest something different.
ask a paediatrician
I would see a dermatologist. But cetaphil is on no way harsh I've used it for years and my kids do also. the trick is to pure it in your hands and then wash your face with your hands because your hands are smooth they wont irritate your skin, a rag will. Splash your face with cool water and pat dry. I am 32 years old and do this everyday. I donot have acne scars I do get light bumps at times like anyone else. I'll make a little paste of baking soda and water, dab it on the spot before bed and its usally smaller if almost gone the next day
apricot scrub because its natural and gentle! it will clear all her whiteheads away!
Proactive is for people with harsh acne, since your daugher doesnt have a severe case of acne, I would not suggest using it. Use a gentle facial scrub, with a small amount (2% is considered a lot) of acne treatment in it, such as salicylic acid.
There is a product called SAL-AC and it might be a bit drying at first,but agood moistuizer is the key to stopping that. SAL-AC is 2 % Salicylic Acid which is much better than benzoyl peroxide especially for such young skin. This product can be used on your body as well and if you sweat it does not seep out of your pores and stain clothing. Benzoyl peroxide alone will discolor the collar of her shirt if she washes her face and neck and leaves the shirt on..even if she is careful and dries well.it will also bleach her eyebrows white and after a while the pigmentation gives up and they stay that way..I know,it happened to me. Try Sal-Ac with a good hypallergenic moisturizer like Cetaphil only use it once every other day so as not to dry her out to much..also use sunscreen on her face when using it. I'm nt sure where you live, but I get mine at a small family owned drugstore.Walmart has it behind the counter,just ask for it,if they are out,ask them to order it,it only takes about three days to get it for you. I used to work there in the pharmacy,I kept it stocked,but some may not. Try it,I believe you will rally like it. By the way,it is very inexpensive,for about a 6 ounce bottle that should last 2-3 months no more than she'll be using it, its no more than $14-16 and that's a high quote. Check out other skin products with salicylic acid on the shelf, they are at least $14 but you use them more amd use more of it. Another thing I want to mention is she may have excema on her face...I know they seem like whiteheads,but tht's the way excema starts,if this is the case a trip to the dermatologist and some cream called Triamcinolone is what she would need. You may want to check with a dermatologist first.
i think cetaphil is very gentle (and less expensive than proactive)! obviously you wont know until you try! i wouldnt suggest an expholiant or anything like that, i would try just a wash before using a topical acne solution (like clearasil) or something, because i found that i was allergic to that!