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Baby acne generally occurs in infants and is referred to as Neonatal Acne. It occurs in the form of whiteheads or bumps surrounded by a reddish skin. It generally occurs when the child is 3 to 4 months old. The general places of occurrence are the chin, forehead and sometimes even the back. The main culprit for the cause of baby acne is the hormones which are passed to the child from the mother at the time of birth or through breast milk. Baby acne is more common among male infants than female infants.
Now let us shift our discussion towards the cure for baby acne. We have to make sure that the baby's face is clean and free of dirt. You should never use any harsh soaps, lotions, creams. Baby's skin is very sensitive and soft so as far as possible, use mild bay soaps and creams. You should also wash your baby's clothes with a good quality detergent. Do not expose your child's skin to too much heat or cold.
Also, remember not to pick any acne as this may worsen the condition.
Another thing to remember regarding cure for baby acne is to keep a good diet and exercise regularly. Since, pregnancy severely aggravates the mother's health, it is important for both the mother and the baby to remain healthy. You should take large amounts of water also. The most important thing to remember regarding cure for baby acne is that time is the best healer. In many cases it is seen that baby acne disappears itself. So, we should have patience and watch carefully its progress and maintain other precautionary measures like cleanliness, diet etc.
However, the best thing to do is to consult a good dermatologist when even a minor allergy appears on your baby's face. Sometimes a baby acne persists for several weeks or may occur again between the age of 2, and in such instances immediate medical attention is very critical.
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