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Baby Acne
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by: Jackie G. Maxwell
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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 Malcolm’s Web. Visit http://www.MalcolmsWeb.com and sign up for free
weekly tips that will take the mystery and fear out of parenting your
precious little one.
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