Most children recover from this condition by the end of primary school, but corticosteroid phobia continues to be a significant barrier to effective treatment.
Endogenous and exogenous nonatopic dermatoses are common in infants. Many of these will clear over time with environmental modification or no intervention, but some may require treatment.
Acne is associated with significant physical and psychological morbidity. Individualised treatment plans, based on patient history, severity of disease and contraindications, should also take into account the psychological impacts of the disease.
