Baby
Acne
Baby acne is a very common problem
for newborns and young infants. While baby acne doesn’t
really cause any issues for your baby, it can be unattractive.
The good news is that baby acne usually will clear up
on it’s own in a matter of weeks. Your baby may
have episodes of baby acne off and on until he is around
six months old, but it usually does not require any
treatment.
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Newborns may develop what is known as millia. Millia are little tiny white bumps
that appear on a newborn’s cheeks, forehead, nose or chin. Some babies are
born with millia. Millia, like baby acne, is nothing to worry about and it usually
goes away on its own within the first three or four weeks after birth.
What does baby acne look like?
Baby acne looks similar to adult acne.
If your baby has little pimples that look like whiteheads
this may be millia or baby acne. Baby acne can also
look like little red or fleshy pimples on your baby’s
skin.
What causes baby acne?
We are not completely sure what causes baby acne, but researchers believe that
it may be related to hormonal changes that take place at the end of pregnancy.
Before a woman gives birth, her body releases hormones that help stimulate the
oil glands in your baby’s skin. This stimulation may increase the oils
in your baby’s skin resulting in acne.
What can you do to treat baby acne?
There really isn’t a lot you can do to make baby acne go away. What you
can do is keep the skin clean by washing your baby’s face with a mild
baby soap and water. Do not use oils or lotions on your baby’s face as
this can irritate his skin and make things worse.
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