<p>mom55 - my D had cystic acne which can result in scars. You asked: Any suggestions/comfort on helping a kid with acne? </p>
<p>What did help my D was having a facial about every two weeks. You have to make certain your D sees a trained esthetician, or aesthetician. The aesthetician will use steam to open pores, can do extractions of white and blackheads and will suggest products to help moisturize the skin if the Tazorac dries it out. In my D’s case one of her dermatologists (we eventually saw two) and aesthetician recommended Dermalogica products - they have a great moisturizer that helped when she took Accutance and later when she used Tazorac.</p>
<p>Today at 19 my D still has breakouts - but only during her cycle - before and during. She uses an over the counter Dermalogica acne product during this time. She still sees her aesthetician when she is home for visits. She’s used the same aesthetician for about five years.</p>
<p>And as for the aesthetician - as a young teen I found my D listened to her and followed her recommendations as far as skin care. The aesthetician was in her mid 20s and much more cool than either I or her dermatologist!</p>
<p>Today my D’s skin is flawless. My D remembers that during high school after all of her skin problems her skin actually looked better than those of her friends who had less breakout problems. She took better care of her skin - followed a skin care regimen - washing with an anti-bac cleaner, using a good moisturizer, and was careful about the quality of makeup and skin care products she used.</p>