<![CDATA[Acne vulgaris is an inflammatory disease of pilosebaceous unit marked by the presence of comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts. A boy aged 4 years old was reported of having red spots on his cheeks since the age of 1 month old. Erythematous papules and pustules with white heads were found in the facial area. Infantile acne diagnosis was considered. Combination of clindamycin 0.025% and tretinoin 0.005% cream was given to accelerate healing process and to prevent complications such as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The patient’s condition was considerably better after 1 month.Acne vulgaris merupakan inflamasi kelenjar pilosebaceous yang ditandai dengan komedon, papula, pustula, nodula, and kista. Kasus anak laki-laki usia 4 tahun mempunyai bintik kemerahan di pipi sejak usia 1 bulan. Dijumpai papula dan pustula eritematous dengan white heads di wajah, didiagnosis sebagai infantile acne. Diberikan krim kombinasi clindamycin 0.025% and tretinoin 0.005% untuk terapi dan mencegah komplikasi hiperpigmentasi. Keadaan pasien lebih baik setelah terapi 1 bulan.]]>
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