Reasons and solutions for baby acne

Babies just like teens and adults are also prone to acne. Around 20% of infants and toddlers suffer from acne and they experience discomfort if proper care and attention is not given to them on time by their parents.

Babies may also get affected by acne while they are in their mother's womb. When the hormones of the mother crosses placenta it results in the stimulation and irritation of the oil glands of the baby in womb. This results in the eruption of acne on the body of the baby. When the mother is consuming strong medicines acne can be aggravated.

Baby acne generally occurs on the baby's face, neck and the back and sometimes on the arms too and they mainly occur in their first month. Acne on babies looks like minute bumps that may be pink or white in color and are encircled with reddish colored skin. Compared to females, males are more susceptible to contacting acne. However, baby acne naturally disappears when the baby reaches its fifth month and unlike the adults, acne does not leave any scar on the skin. The only problem is that acne makes the baby irritable as it makes the skin itchy.

Remedies for Your Baby's Acne

Adopting simple measures and taking care of the cleanliness will make the acne disappear soon from your baby's skin. Clean the baby's skin with lukewarm water and a good quality baby soap twice daily. Do not scrub the tender and soft skin of the baby nor do over wash your baby with water. This will make their skin dry and more irritable. Pat dry the skin with soft cloth or towel. Never apply any cosmetic lotion or cream meant for adults on baby's skin.

Babies stay happy in a clean and fresh environment. Make sure to wash all clothes and linen timely that baby uses. Also wash their towels and washable toys and utensils and anything that the baby touches or plays with periodically to make sure they do not contact any germs.

If the condition persists even after following these measures then consult a doctor. Hydro cortisone is a cream that is very effective in treating acne. Colloidal silver is also effective and safe for babies and it also removes itchiness and promotes healthy skin in babies.

Baby acne is not a result of a family that is prone to acne or bears an acne prone history. It does not affect any other family member if one member is prone to acne. Baby acne is quite common in infants and is nothing to worry about. They can be cured when taken care of at the right time. 

Mothers can help their babies get rid of acne by observing their skin closely and detecting any bumps or pimple that look red or like whiteheads on the skin of the baby. When acne is detected do not panic and start any treatment vigorously. Follow the above guidelines with patients as your stress can aggravate and irritate your infant more.

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