Causes and treatments for babies sensitive skin

Monday, July 27, 2009

Baby acne is not a rare phenomenon. In fact, it is quite often in the new born and is often at birth. Still, grains at such an early age can be a little confusing for new parents, so it helps to understand a little about the condition, which is displayed and what is expected, and the possible causes and remedies.

Baby acne can also be children's and adult acne, including acne, usually in small amounts of white on the heads of the cheeks, forehead and chin, or less often in the back. Grains usually occur between two weeks and two months old and can be there for four to six months. Were also on the small bumps called milia, which may on the face of her baby at birth.


Acne is more than one baby is irritable and hot, with an increasing circulation of the skin. If the skin irritated by harsh detergents or wetting agents may also worsen the condition.


Baby acne is primarily by fetal hormones such as adrenal androgens, via the placenta before birth. The medicines provided by the mother or baby care, baby can also acne. The most common are: steroids (oral or topical), antidepressants, and some oral contraceptives.


It really is a lot can be used to treat acne and baby is sometimes better to leave him alone. Gentle daily cleansing with mild soap and water can sometimes be clarified. Other treatments may be topical agents such as benzoyl peroxide or erythromycin gel. If the acne is severe and does not clear after six months to a doctor or pediatrician for further advice and treatment.

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