Newborn Baby Acne: Causes, Symptoms, and Cure
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Your baby deserves nothing but the best. And we all, as parents, take utmost care that our little one is not bothered by even the slightest of troubles. But at times, rashes, allergies, and other skin-related issues irritate them and make us concerned. Baby acne is one such thing that can make you restless if they appear on the skin of your baby. In this article, we will understand what baby acne is, what causes baby acne, baby acne symptoms, and baby acne treatment.

What Is Baby Acne?

It is a very common skin condition that occurs in more than 20% of babies and can last until the age of 2 at times. Also known as neonatal acne, baby acne is not the kind of acne that adults experience. Newborn acne is temporary red bumps or pimples that occur on the face or body of your baby. Newborn acne on the face is more common and can happen to almost 30% of babies in the first few months.

There are two stages of baby acneNeonatal Acne and Infantile Acne. The acne that appears in the first few weeks but goes away by six weeks is known as neonatal acne, while acne that develops a little later and lasts up to usually six months, or in some cases even up to 2 years, isled infantile acne.

What causes Newborn Baby Acne?

• While still in your womb, your baby might come into contact with hormones. This can result in the oil glands in your baby’s skin overstimulating and resulting in acne.
• Yeast infection can cause inflammation of the skin resulting in acne.
• Babies have sensitive skin, thus using a harsh product on their skin can also result in skin rashes and baby acne.

What is the Acne Symptoms?

• Red spots and baby acne on the face is the most common symptom of acne in kids.
• Sometimes, red bumps on babies even appear on the neck, back and shoulders.
• They look just like pimples and acne that adolescents have but are smaller and filled with white pustules at times.

What Does Baby Acne Look Like

Acne or baby pimples look like tiny red bumps on the baby's face, as shown in the image above. Sometimes they also appear on the neck and shoulders of your baby. But unlike the acne that teens and grown-ups have, baby acne does not result in blackheads and whiteheads.

Treatment for Baby Acne

• In most cases, newborn baby acne would disappear on its own without any treatment.
• But in case your baby’s acne is stubborn and does not go away within a few weeks on its own, talk to your baby’s pediatrician and get a topically applicable ointment that will help reduce and eliminate them.
• Do not use any over-the-counter medication that has not been prescribed to you by a doctor who knows your baby’s medical history and has physically seen the skin issue your baby is facing.

Meanwhile, here are some tips to keep your baby’s skin healthy

• Keep your baby’s face clean – Babies do not need soap or face wash to keep their face clean. Instead, use a soft and damp mulmul or cotton cloth to wipe their face after meals to keep it clean.
• Avoid harsh products – If you intend to use a body wash, face cream, or moisturizer for your baby, make sure you choose zero toxins, fragrance-free and mild products recommended by your doctor.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Skip the lotions – Avoid applying body lotion to your baby. It can aggravate acne and make it worse.
Don’t scrub – Scrubbing the skin where acne is present with a towel or a bath loofah, no matter how soft, can irritate the skin and cause redness and pain for your baby.
Don’t squeeze – Avoid squeezing or pinching the acne. This can be painful for your baby and even worsen the acne.

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