How to Treat Baby Acne
Parenthood is among the most fascinating and fancied feelings of the world. Apart from giving you a sense of joy and happiness, taking care of an infant can be one of the toughest jobs of the world as it requires immense responsibility and a slight mistake or negligence can lead to drastic consequences.
Many babies go through acnes, harmless skin condition, from birth to the first seven months of their lives. During pregnancy, a mother’s hormones start functioning in a child’s body, which causes oil glands blockage and results in acne on the skin. Acnes usually appear in the first four weeks of a baby’s life and they do disappear in some months; however, many parents still want to know the reasons behind baby acnes and how they can be treated. It is said that boys are more vulnerable to have acnes as compared to girls.
Instructions
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Keep the skin clean and dry
As baby acnes are a result of clogged oil glands in your child’s skin, it is imperative for you to keep your baby’s skin clean and wash her skin regularly with a mild non-drying soap. Soft sponges can be very useful in this regard.
Most babies often spit up or drool while they are being fed. Extended wetness around mouth can worsen the baby acnes. You can use wet tissues or bib to make sure that your baby’s face is dry.
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Prevent scratching
Some babies adopt a habit of scratching their acnes, if they irritate him/her. Keep an eye on your baby and make sure that he/she does scratch the acnes as it can worsen the situation and can hamper the baby’s skin.
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Avoid lotions or creams
You can use baby moisturizing wash in place of lotions or creams, unless your baby is suffering from an extremely dry skin. You can use lotions or creams on those parts of your baby’s body which are not showing signs of acne. Once the acnes get clear from the baby’s body, you can start to regularly apply lotions or creams.
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Medical assistance
If the acne marks are not getting smaller with the passage of time, it would be wise to consult a skin specialist. It is most likely that the doctor will change the prescription because some medicines or drugs can often worsen the acnes. Experienced doctors are often reluctant to give medicine for acne treatment as they believe that they will disappear naturally. However, in severe cases, some prescriptions creams can be used.
