Oh no! My Baby has Acne
What should I do?
By Cody Robert
Monday May 26th, 2008, 5:31 PM PDT
They’re those little red or white bumps that make it so hard to take a good photo. Whether it’s your newborn infant or 13 year old teenager!
Baby acne is just like the acne we get as teenagers and is usually caused by a change in the production of hormones prior to delivery. The hormones cause an increase in oil production, which causes the acne. It’s otherwise known as neonatal acne. It can also be caused by bad nutrition or oily skin.
Baby acne is perfectly normal and occurs in roughly 40% of infants. It doesn’t last long and usually goes away within a few months.
What should parents do?
Keep the skin clean but don’t disturb the pimples. They will go away on their own. Don’t use acne creams or oils unless your pediatrician tells you to. Rarely they may get infected. If so, contact your pediatrician and follow their directions.
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