Baby acne is a skin disease, characterized by inflamed red pimples, blackheads and whiteheads. It usually appears on the shoulders, arms, buttocks, legs and face. There are three different kinds of acne occur in infants and newborns. Types of the acne are Neonatal milia, neonatal acne and infantile acne. Neonatal milia are similar to whiteheads; this is commonly found in newborns and infants. Neonatal acne with typical pimples appears at birth or after the birth. Infantile acne appears in babies at the age of 3-4 months. It looks like pustules, blackheads and pimples. It is not spread from one person to another person.
Causes of Baby Acne Baby acne is developed by bad nutrition, oily or greasy skin and changes of hormones. Changes in levels of hormones are the main cause of acne. Hormones are passed by the mother to her newborn baby, before the birth. The acne usually occurs at 4 to 6 weeks old. Sometimes, over dress the baby in order to fight off cold during winter, can associate acne. In some cases, acne comes into contact with clothes that are not wash properly.
Symptoms of Baby Acne
- Blackheads
- Cysts
- Whiteheads
- Pustules
- Inflammation and redness around the skin eruptions
- Scarring of the skin
Diagnosis Baby acne may diagnose by appearance of acne in the skin. Laboratory tests are not necessary for diagnosing the acne. In some cases, physical examination will be performed by the doctor to determine the acne.
Treatment Baby acne is not cured, but treatment can remove the baby acne in skin. For best treatment of acne, wash the affected area various times a day with mild baby soap and lukewarm water. Do not use other soap than mild baby soap. Baby's skin is very sensitive, so use acne remedies or cleaning solutions after consulting the health care providers or pediatrician. Creams or oils will not be preferred by the pediatrician to treat the acne.
The 101E Acne Getaway is very effective to remove any type of acne in skin. This is recommended by the health care providers, because it does not have any side-effects. Parents can make sure about ingredients such as Herba drymaria cordata, Fructus kochiae, cortex mori radicis, Radix Angelicae dahuricae, Herba speranskia tuberculata, Radix gentianae, Cortex dictamni radicis, Herba menthae, Radix Ledebouriellae, and Rhizoma dryopteris crassirhizomae. The 101E Acne Getaway gives imaging result. Application of this treatment depends on the requirements of the baby's affected skin. Home Care
- Benzoyl peroxide 5% lotion can be used to treat baby acne. This lotion can use in infants over three months old.
- Clean affected area with mild soap or cleanser such as Aquanil Cleansing Lotion regularly.
Prevention
- Do not touch, squeeze, dig or pick the acnes.
- Child should sleep on clean pillows.
- Use only paper towels to pat the face dry and throw it.
- Drink lots of water and fresh fruits juices.
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