Cloverleaf Pediatrics, LLC

Cloverleaf Pediatrics, LLC Drs. Buffa, Dorfman, Jones & Glen are board certified pediatricians who provide compassionate care for your child’s health, every step of the way. 👶🩺🌱

Benzoyl peroxide: Found in many over-the-counter acne products, this helps kill acne bacteria and reduce oil. It can be ...
11/20/2025

Benzoyl peroxide: Found in many over-the-counter acne products, this helps kill acne bacteria and reduce oil. It can be used on the face, chest, or back. Pro tip, it can bleach towels and clothes, so dry off well and use old fabrics.

Antibiotics: These can help with red or pus-filled pimples by fighting bacteria and calming inflammation. They come as creams, gels, or pills. We can help explain which type and how to use them.

Retinoids: Medicines like adapalene or tretinoin help clear clogged pores and prevent new breakouts. They can make skin dry at first, so we usually start slowly and recommend using a moisturizer to help with dryness.

Hormonal treatments: Some birth control pills or spironolactone can help girls with acne by reducing the hormones that make skin oily.

Isotretinoin: A powerful medicine for severe acne that lowers oil production. Works when other treatments fail, but needs close medical supervision because of serious risks.

As pediatricians, we are trained to manage a wide range of acne, from mild teenage breakouts to more persistent or severe cases. We are equipped to provide safe, effective acne care tailored to each child's needs. Call us for a consultation! 636.939.3362

REPOST: Do not worry! Dr. Buffa will still be seeing your kiddos if you have United Healthcare!🩺❤️
11/19/2025

REPOST: Do not worry! Dr. Buffa will still be seeing your kiddos if you have United Healthcare!🩺❤️

Duration: Without treatment, a pimple can take around two months to form, grow, and finally heal. That’s why starting tr...
11/19/2025

Duration:

Without treatment, a pimple can take around two months to form, grow, and finally heal. That’s why starting treatment early can help clear skin faster and prevent new breakouts.

Cause:
Hormones: During the teen years, hormones make skin produce more oil, which can lead to acne. Breakouts often get worse right before a period.
Diet: What you eat might play a role, but it’s not totally clear. A balanced diet helps your skin like it helps the rest of your body. Foods high in sugar and simple carbs (like sweets and bread) might make acne worse.
Skin care products and makeup: Oily or pore clogging products can cause acne. Look for labels that say “oil-free” or “non-comedogenic.” Tight clothing, helmets, or straps that press on the skin can also trigger breakouts in those areas.

Stress: Stress doesn’t cause acne, but it can make it flare up. Teens often notice worse acne when school gets stressful. Good sleep, regular exercise, and supportive friends can help keep stress, and acne, under control.

Prevention:
Wash your face twice a day, once in the morning and once at night, using a gentle cleanser and warm water. Skip rough scrubs or gritty soaps, since they can irritate your skin.
Acne isn’t caused by dirt on the surface, so scrubbing harder won’t help. In fact, it can dry out your skin and make breakouts worse.
Don’t pick, pop, or squeeze pimples. It can make acne worse and leave scars or cause infections.

Stay tuned for Part 3 - treatment!

✨ Acne isn’t just on the face, it can show up on the chest, back & shoulders too. Treating it can boost confidence, buil...
11/18/2025

✨ Acne isn’t just on the face, it can show up on the chest, back & shoulders too. Treating it can boost confidence, build self-care habits, and prevent scars. Read below to find out more!

🧴 Your skin’s pores are like tiny doorways with oil glands inside (called sebaceous glands). These glands make sebum, the natural oil that keeps skin and hair soft.

👉 But during puberty, things change:
More hormones = more oil. Extra sebum can clog pores.

Clogged pores = bacteria party. A normal skin bacteria (C. acnes) loves the extra oil, multiplies fast, and causes redness + irritation.

That’s how acne begins! ✨

What are some of the different types of acne? Keep reading 😉

⚫ Blackheads – pores clogged with oil that turn dark on top.
⚪ Whiteheads – clogged pores that stay closed + bulge out.
🔴 Pimples – red bumps when oil + bacteria team up (sometimes with pus).
🔥 Nodules & Cysts – big, deep, painful pimples that can scar.

Stay tuned for part 2 tomorrow!

How many of your teenagers are getting 8-10 hours of sleep per night? Lack of sleep can make it difficult to concentrate...
11/11/2025

How many of your teenagers are getting 8-10 hours of sleep per night? Lack of sleep can make it difficult to concentrate, give you headaches, or cause mood changes. Check out our caption below to get some sleep tips for your teen!

Here are 6 tips to help your teen sleep better. Remember there are some medical conditions that can affect your teenager’s sleep. If you have any concerns, please give us a call for a consultation! 636.939.3362

🏃 Encourage daily movement and outdoor time
Regular exercise can improve sleep quality and help your teen feel more rested. Just be sure to schedule workouts or sports practices earlier in the evening, allowing time to wind down before bed.
📅 Avoid over scheduling
Too many after-school activities can cut into homework and sleep time. Encourage balance, your teen needs downtime to recharge, both mentally and physically.
📱 Power down before bedtime
Blue light from phones, tablets, and TVs can trick the brain into staying alert. Have your teen turn off devices at least an hour before bed and charge them outside the bedroom to promote better rest.
☕ Watch caffeine and late-night meals
Serve dinner a few hours before bedtime and limit foods that cause indigestion. Remind your teen that caffeine can linger in the body for 8+ hours, so it’s best to skip it after lunchtime.
🧘 Make time to unwind
Encourage calming evening activities such as reading, gentle stretching, meditation, journaling, or a warm bath. These help signal to the body that it’s time to sleep.
🛏️ Create an ideal sleep environment
Cool temperatures, blackout curtains, comfortable bedding, white noise, and soothing scents can all make the bedroom a more restful space.

How can you tell a vampire has a cold?He starts coffin 🤣💀🎃 Happy Halloween from your pediatric team! Stay safe, have fun...
10/31/2025

How can you tell a vampire has a cold?

He starts coffin 🤣💀

🎃 Happy Halloween from your pediatric team! Stay safe, have fun, and don’t forget to brush those fangs! 🦷👻

No tricks, just safe treats! For kids with food allergies, non-food goodies are the real treats! Here are some fun and s...
10/31/2025

No tricks, just safe treats!

For kids with food allergies, non-food goodies are the real treats! Here are some fun and safe alternatives to pass out to your trick-or-treaters! 👻🎃🕷️🦇💀

Teal Pumpkin Project - FoodAllergy.org

Halloween is quickly approaching! Let’s avoid a food-allergy fright on Halloween night!🎃This incredible project offers n...
10/28/2025

Halloween is quickly approaching! Let’s avoid a food-allergy fright on Halloween night!🎃

This incredible project offers non-food goodies placed in a separate bowl to keep the ✨MAGIC✨ of Halloween fun and SAFE for all kids!🧡

If you’d like to add your house to the Teal Pumpkin Project Map, check out the link below or in our bio!!

Teal Pumpkin Project - FoodAllergy.org

Over 5,500 young adolescents and young adults die each year in car crashes, thousands more sustain injuries. So how can ...
10/24/2025

Over 5,500 young adolescents and young adults die each year in car crashes, thousands more sustain injuries. So how can we help keep our kids safe on the road? Be a role model. What does that look like?

Don’t text and drive. Most of us didn’t have to worry about this when we were learning to drive, but texting is one of the leading causes of distracted driving. Picture this, at 60mph if you take your eyes off the road for just 5 seconds, the car will travel the length of 1.5 football fields. Make sure to check your teens cell phone for modes that can minimize receiving texts and other notifications while driving.

Obey traffic signals. While rolling a stop sign or driving over the speed limit may seem like minor violations, it is important to demonstrate that all traffic signals should be treated equally and obeyed.

Wear your seat belt. Not only are you keeping yourself safe, you’re setting a good example. Even during those brief moments of rearranging cars on the driveway or as a passenger make sure to buckle up, your children are always watching.

Next up, we celebrated our nurse, Olivia and her husband, Jake at her bridal shower and wedding! We had a blast celebrat...
10/22/2025

Next up, we celebrated our nurse, Olivia and her husband, Jake at her bridal shower and wedding! We had a blast celebrating these two at their gorgeous wedding this month! Cheers to the newlyweds!💍✨

Fun Fact: Olivia & Jake’s puppy, Finn, walked down the aisle at their wedding!🐾

Cloverleaf Pediatrics has been FULL of celebrations these past couple of months! First up, we had SO much fun celebratin...
10/16/2025

Cloverleaf Pediatrics has been FULL of celebrations these past couple of months! First up, we had SO much fun celebrating our nurse, Caitlyn, and her husband, Robert, at their beautiful wedding in August! Congratulations you two!🤍✨

P.S. Check out nurse Caitlyn’s cool crocs!😉

🚍✨ Back to school means back to the bus! Let’s make every ride to school a safe one! 🚌With kids back in school, we thoug...
10/09/2025

🚍✨ Back to school means back to the bus! Let’s make every ride to school a safe one! 🚌

With kids back in school, we thought it would be a good time to review bus safety. Here are some tips to keep your kiddos safe:

Stand at least 10 feet back from the curb in a safe spot, away from the street. The bus driver may not see children who are too close to the bus. Flashing yellow lights mean the bus is getting ready to stop.

When getting on or off, always check that the bus’s safety lights are flashing.
Wait until the driver signals that it’s safe before boarding.
Show respect to the driver and follow their instructions.

Stay seated while the bus is moving.
If you drop something near or under the bus, let the driver know—never try to get it yourself.

As you step off the bus, stop and look both ways.

If you need to cross the street, wait until the driver says it’s safe. Always cross in front of the bus, making eye contact with the driver. Never cross behind the bus, since the driver won’t be able to see you.

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