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How Can
My Baby Have Baby Acne - He’s Not That Old?
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by:
Peter Crump
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Acne
is a condition only affecting teenagers, true? False. Acne is a
condition which can affect people of any age, hence baby acne and adult
acne are common. However acne is more common in teens. Acne is the
number one skin problem in the world and affects huge numbers of people
worldwide. And baby acne, although not common, can be a cause of some
angst amongst parents.
What is baby acne? Acne is not totally understood, including baby acne.
The cause of acne is not agreed on amongst the scientists. However the
general consensus is that acne, including baby acne, is a condition
caused by changes in the body’s hormones.
And when are the body’s hormones changing? Well certainly in the
teenage years. But also at some other times in life. Like birth. When a
baby has been separated from it’s mothers body by birth and it is
living on it’s own for the very first time. And when it is also getting
some supplies of hormones from it’s mothers milk at the same time.
Baby acne can occur in very young babies of 2 or 3 weeks, more commonly
boys, up until around 6 months or so. It appears on various parts of
the baby’s body such as the forehead, cheeks and chin, or more rarely
the bottom or back, and appears as small white spots on the skin. Or it
could look like a red rash with raised bumps.
The good news is that baby acne is not serious and very rarely requires
any treatment, so refrain from rushing out looking to buy baby acne
remedies. In fact you should refrain from any baby acne remedies until
you have seen your doctor and usually your doctor will not prescribe
any medication at all.
Baby acne usually goes away by itself. It is sufficient in most cases
to do some gentle facial cleansing once or at most twice a day using a
mild baby cleanser and clean water. Do not scrub baby’s face, this will
not help and may be counterproductive. Don’t apply lotions or potions
or oils. Don’t look for fancy baby acne remedies, don’t try applying
vinegar solution for baby acne as some do.
It will all go away in time. When attending one of your regular baby
check ups ask them about it. Chances they will tell you it’s just baby
acne, don’t worry about it.
About the Author
Find out more about Acne as well
as Acne
Cures and adult acne, acne skin care product, the best acne
treatments and more at Peter’s website, Acne All Gone.
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