What is baby acne?
One thing that many parents are not prepared for is acneon their newborn baby. Baby acne is a common condition in newborn and it will usually go away fairly quickly. Baby acne maybe present from the birth, but typically appears at 3 to 4 weeks of age and last until your child is between 4 and 6 months old. Baby Acne can affect the face i.e. forehead, cheeks, chin or back and buttocks. Unlike, teen or adult acne, baby acne is harmless and usually resolves on its own within a few weeks.
Symptoms of baby acne
- Small red rashes or raised bumps predominantly on the cheeks, quite common on the chin and forehead also.
- Baby acne tends to become prominent when your baby cries and becomes hot and fussy.
- If the baby's skin becomes wet from spit-up, saliva or milk, the comdition may appear worse for several days.
Causes of baby acne
Baby acne occurs because of the mother’s hormones which go into the baby in the final months of pregnancy, that gets from you in the womb and through your breast milk. Since your baby isn't producing these levels of hormones herself, once you're done breastfeeding and they're out of his system, the acne will clear up.
How can baby acne be prevented?
Baby acne is a normal stage that is difficult to prevent. You can expect that these rashes will soon be a memory. Once the baby gets older (say 6 months), the oil glands will disappear, and you won't see the acne again. To prevent baby acne,below mentioned steps are followed;
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Identify the rash on your baby's face as acne, rather than other common skin conditions. Baby acne appears on a newborn's face as reddish skin covered with small whiteheads.
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Wash your baby's face gently with a mild baby friendly cleanser once a day. If you wash more often, it could irritate the acne and make it worse.
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Pat your baby's face dry to remove excess cleanser and grease.
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Wipe grease from your baby's face occasionally during the day with a plain, dry tissue.
How can it be treated?
Therefore, baby acne is not a condition to worry about. However, cleanse the face once a day using a gentle cleanser. Oils and lotions do not help, and may aggravate the condition. Have patience and the condition will be a distant memory in a few short weeks or months anyway.
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