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Baby Acne |
by:
Jackie G. Maxwell |
One of the most common conditions
a new mother may see on her infant, is baby acne. But while it
is startling in so young a child, it's really not a serious issue,
nor should you be overly concerned about the causes or cures.
Some babies when born, may have small red bumps on their face.
This is not baby acne, but something called “milia”, which usually
disappears in a couple of weeks. On the other hand, the acne will
appear around that same two week period, and show itself as small
white heads, sometimes surrounded by red, irritated skin on the
cheeks, chin, forehead and even the back.
In teenagers and even adults, acne is blamed on hormones and excessively
oily skin. To some extent this is true of infants also, with hormones
transmitted through the placenta, often being blamed for the facial
spots. However, science has no real idea of the cause, and there
is normally no treatment for the few weeks a child will have it.
Because the baby acne appears on areas of the face where they
may have spit up, rubbed against sheets washed in harsh detergent,
or drooled, it can become slightly aggravated, but that extra
irritation will go away by changing your laundry soap, and wiping
their face with a damp cloth when needed.
It is not advisable to try home remedies such as creams or oil,
as these will only irritate the skin further. As a rule, nothing
more is needed than washing once a day with mild baby soap. In
some cases where the baby acne appears to get significantly worse,
your doctor may prescribe a cream or other medication. He will
also check at the same time, to see if a breastfeeding mother
is taking any medication that may have triggered the acne through
her milk.
About the Author
Jackie G. Maxwell is the resident baby & toddler expert at
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