What to do with baby acne
February 13th, 2009
Question: What to do with baby acne
is there any kind of soap or wash that i can use on my 1 mth old she has the lil acne all over on her face eyelid and neck. i kno nothing on her face just water and a washcloth but is there nething to use on her neck or just leave it and it will go away? and continue washing normally?
how do they get it neways? is it because of the heat? i had it when i was younger when i was her age but i was born in the later part of winter so is it cuz i had it is that why she is getting it?
Best answer:
Answer by phantoms_angel1624
Baby acne is very common. It can be present at birth, but more often it shows up after a couple of weeks, usually on the cheeks and sometimes on the forehead, chin, and even the back.
These small whiteheads might be surrounded by reddish skin. They can become more pronounced when your baby is hot or fussy or if his skin is irritated by saliva, spit-up milk, or fabric that’s a little rough or that’s been washed in strong detergent.
By the way, if your baby had little bumps on his face at birth that disappeared within a few weeks, these are called milia and they’re unrelated to acne. If the irritation looks more rashy or scaly than pimply or it appears elsewhere on his body, your baby might have another condition, such as cradle cap or eczema.
What could be causing my baby’s acne?
As with adolescent acne, there’s no clear answer. For some time, experts have pointed to the hormones babies receive from their mom at the end of pregnancy as a cause of baby acne. But researchers continue to study other factors and have yet to concur on one culprit. If you take certain medications while nursing, for example, or if your baby takes certain medications, they might trigger baby acne.
How long will it last?
Baby acne usually clears up within a few weeks, but it can linger for months. If it doesn’t clear up within three months or you’re concerned about it, speak with your baby’s doctor.
What can I do about my baby’s complexion in the meantime?
Well, there are some things you should not do. Don’t place creams or oils on your baby’s skin, because these can make the acne worse. Don’t use over-the-counter acne medicines. And don’t scrub. Baby acne isn’t caused by dirt.
In fact, too much washing can further irritate your baby’s skin, so don’t overdo the cleansing. Simply wash your baby’s face with mild baby soap and water once a day. Gently pat it dry.
Patience is usually the best course of action. Your baby’s acne doesn’t bother him in the least, so try not to let it bother you, either.
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she could be having a reaction to something. that happens to my niece if someone puts baby lotion on her