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Acne
Baby Acne
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Baby acne is a problem of skin and defined as inflamed blackheads, red pimples and whiteheads. Baby acne commonly appears on the arms, legs, shoulders, face and buttocks.
There are many types of acne associated in newborns and infants. The different form of baby acne is Neonatal acne, infantile acne and Neonata milia.
Neonatal acne appears with typical pimples after the birth or at birth. Infantile acne can appear in baby whose age is less than 4 years. This type of acne similar to blackheads, pimples and pustules.
Neonatal milia are look likes whiteheads and it is found in infants and newborns. Baby acne is not transmitted from one person to another person.
Causes of Baby Acne:
Baby acne is associated by changes in the level of hormones, bad nutrition and greasy or oily skin. But the main cause of this type of acne is changes in the production of hormones.
Before the birth, pregnant lady to newborn baby transmits the hormones. Sometimes, baby acne is associated by contact with dirty clothes. In some cases, it may develop due to the over dress the baby to fight off cold.
Symptoms of Baby Acne:
- Cysts
- Pustules
- Scarring of the skin
- Blackheads
- Whiteheads
- Redness and inflammation surrounding the skin eruptions
Diagnosis
The health care providers can diagnose it by the appearance of acne on the surface of the skin. Sometimes, the dermatologists to detect the baby acne on the body will conduct physical examination of patients. There is no need of laboratory test for determining the baby acne.
Treatment
There are many types of treatment available to treat the acne. The types of acne treatment depend on the form of baby acne. Before starting the treatment, wash off the affected area with mild soap and clean water.
The skin of baby is very smooth and sensitive, so before using any cleaning solutions or home made remedies, consult the pediatrician. Oils or creams are not recommended by the health care providers to reduce the acne from the surface of the skin.
The 101 E Acne Getaway is recommended by the doctors to remove the baby acne in skin. There is no possible side effect of it.
Parents should make sure about ingredients such as Fructus kochiae, Herba drymaria cordata, Radix Angelicae dahuricae, Cortex mori radicis, Herba Speranskia tuberculata, Cortex dictamni radicis, Radix gentianea, Rhizoma dryopteris crassirhizomae and Radix Ledebouriellae. It can give the best result after using regularly. Application of this treatment based on the affected portion of the baby’s skin.
Self care
Clean affected portion of the skin with mild soap and clean water or cleanser like Aquanil Cleansing Lotion daily.
Benzoyl Peroxide 5% lotion is very effective to remove acne from the skin. This lotion may be used in babies over 3 months old.
Prevention
- Child should not sleep on dirty pillows.
- Drink fresh fruits juices and large amount of water.
- Do not squeeze, dig, touch or pick the acne.
- Use paper towels to pat the affected area dry and throw it away.