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How Can My Baby Have Baby Acne, He’s Not That Old? |
by:
Peter Crump |
Acne is a condition only affecting
teenagers, true? False. Acne is a condition which can affect people
of any age, hence baby acne and adult acne are common. However
acne is more common in teens. Acne is the number one skin problem
in the world and affects huge numbers of people worldwide. And
baby acne, although not common, can be a cause of some angst amongst
parents.
What is baby acne? Acne is not totally understood, including baby
acne. The cause of acne is not agreed on amongst the scientists.
However the general consensus is that acne, including baby acne,
is a condition caused by changes in the body’s hormones.
And when are the body’s hormones changing? Well certainly in the
teenage years. But also at some other times in life. Like birth.
When a baby has been separated from it’s mothers body by birth
and it is living on it’s own for the very first time. And when
it is also getting some supplies of hormones from it’s mothers
milk at the same time.
Baby acne can occur in very young babies of 2 or 3 weeks, more
commonly boys, up until around 6 months or so. It appears on various
parts of the baby’s body such as the forehead, cheeks and chin,
or more rarely the bottom or back, and appears as small white
spots on the skin. Or it could look like a red rash with raised
bumps.
The good news is that baby acne is not serious and very rarely
requires any treatment, so refrain from rushing out looking to
buy baby acne remedies. In fact you should refrain from any baby
acne remedies until you have seen your doctor and usually your
doctor will not prescribe any medication at all.
Baby acne usually goes away by itself. It is sufficient in most
cases to do some gentle facial cleansing once or at most twice
a day using a mild baby cleanser and clean water. Do not scrub
baby’s face, this will not help and may be counterproductive.
Don’t apply lotions or potions or oils. Don’t look for fancy baby
acne remedies, don’t try applying vinegar solution for baby acne
as some do.
It will all go away in time. When attending one of your regular
baby check ups ask them about it. Chances they will tell you it’s
just baby acne, don’t worry about it.
About the Author
Find out more about Acne as well as Acne Cures and adult acne,
acne skin care product, the best acne treatments and more at
Peter’s website, Acne All Gone.
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