Babies are most adorable creature in the world and everyone adores babies. Babies’ skin is so soft and tender. Parents get worried when they see small bump or pimple type acne on their soft and tender skin. It’s true that babies also get acne but normally it is very mild case of acne which doesn’t need antibiotics. Baby acne normally appears in I week old to 4 to 6 months old babies. It is so mild that it does not affect babies in any negative way but sometimes due to parents mishandling it gets worst. Baby acne needs care to keep it away from baby for a long time.

Reasons for Baby Acne:
Like adult acne, the exact reason of baby acne is still unknown. Most of the researched show that it could be occurred due to others hormones. At the time of birth baby gets hormones from their mother’s body which causes oil production in baby’s body. This oil production causes acne in babies. Baby acne is most common in baby boys rather than baby girls.

Treatment for Baby Acne:
Normally when parents see their babies with these rashes and bumps and rush to the pediatrician to get a treatment. Baby acne does not need any treatment in general. There are some tips which you can follow to avoid your baby acne.

Don’t over wash your baby’s face, it does not do anything good with his/her skin but it may worsen their skin condition.

Don’t use harsh soaps and creams. There are plenty of baby products available in market, buy some product of reliable company to wash your baby.

Don’t wash baby’s cloths with harsh detergents. You will find special detergents for baby cloths.

Don’t try to use any over the counter product on your baby’s skin, it can harm their skin.

Do not use oils and creams on your baby’s face until when he gets 4 or 6 months old.

Keep your baby away from dust and dirt as it may cause further acne.

Conclusion:
Baby acne is not any harmful skin condition which needs medical treatment. Baby acne is just a normal skin condition which just needs care. If you rush into things to get it away you will find more rashes and pimples.

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