Baby acne is more common than you think. If your infant has acne, don’t be alarmed. A lot of babies around the age of 2-4 weeks
acquire red dots primarily on their cheeks. It may look like a rash, but is usually just a form of acne common to little
kids.
The acne is caused from hormones that you transfer to your kid during the birth process and through breast-feeding. This is what
forms the red bumps on your baby’s cheeks and sometimes forehead and chin. Usually the pimples appear like a rash, but will
occasionally form whiteheads.
Generally, the acne will last until the baby is about 6 months old or when you stop breast-feeding. You should not use any acne
products on your kid’s skin as they may irritate it even more. The only thing you should do is wash your newborn’s face with a mild
baby soap once a day. Do not scrub roughly and make sure you use a gentle cleaning rag.
Some things that may further aggravate the skin include clothing that was washed with powerful detergents, spit up and even milk or
saliva. So try and keep you babies face as clean as possible to prevent further exasperation of the acne. One thing you don’t
usually have to worry about is seeing a doctor regarding your baby’s acne. It is very common and usually has no side effects. If
you feel the acne is cystic and may cause scarring then you should visit your doctor to see what he or she recommends. In most
cases, the acne is very mild and is something that will disappear within a matter of months.
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