Baby
Acne
Baby acne is actually quite common in infants. In many cases
during the final moments of pregnancy, the mothers hormones
can cross the placenta and into the child. This can stimulate
the oil glands in the child's skin resulting in the eventual
rise of baby acne.
Occasionally baby acne can be present at birth, but outbreaks
are more common at the age of 3 - 4 weeks. Baby acne is most
common on the cheeks, but can also occur on the forehead and
chin. Whiteheads can sometimes occur, although red bumps as
seen in the photo to the right, are more common.
In most cases acne products do not help with baby acne. The
best treatment is to gently clean the child's skin with water
at least once a day, or you can use a mild baby soap. In some
cases oils and lotions can actually aggravate the condition.
If regular gentle washing does not help within 6 months we
recommend seeing your pediatrician who may prescribe a mild
medication to help. We do not recommend using acne products
on young children without first consulting a doctor.
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My Acne Solutions does not recommend
any products for the treatment of Baby Acne.
Regular washing with water, or mild baby soap should
help, if it does not, consult with your physician. |
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