what causes baby acne?

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Answer 1

Hormones: Maternal hormones that pass through the placenta.

Answer 2

Baby: Baby acne is usually caused by hormones that babies receive from their mother at the end of pregnancy. Some products can also rarely promote baby acne.

Answer 3

Maternal Hormones: Baby acne is the result of maternal hormones passed onto your baby during pregnancy. These hormones stimulate the oil glands and cause those red, sometimes white bumps on your baby's cheeks and forehead. Baby acne typically makes its appearance at 3-4 weeks of age. It is very common and unfortunately, cannot be prevented. Take heart though, it will resolve on its own.

Answer 4

Same as regular acne: Hormones -- mommy's hormones in case of baby acne, transmitted through the placenta or breast milk. Normal. Nothing to worry about, or do. Unless they start having baby proms.

Answer 5

Observe: Baby acne is common and should resolved within 2-3 months. You may want to use a mild soap such as cetaphil. No other treatment is necessary for mild acne.

Answer 6

No treatment necc.: Usually, "baby acne" (which isn't actually acne) will go away on it's own, but in more-severe cases, treatment can be very effective. Visit your pediatrician to determine if it is what's commonly called "acne" and discuss if any treatments are needed.

Answer 7

You don't have to...: Most often i find the acne will reach a peak and then resolve on its own without intervention. But you may gently cleanse the skin and moisture with a sensitive skin, fragrance free product. Just don't use abrasive products or try to pop the bumps.

Answer 8

Yes: Yes - baby acne is common and normal. It is only a cosmetic issue and not truly a medical problem.

Answer 9

Yes: Baby acne is felt to be triggered by babies high level of maternal hormone levels that sustained the pregnancy & prepaired for breast feeding. Clamping the cord cuts off new hormone input, but leaving the wet spa of pregnancy puts baby in contact with skin irritants and germs. The process accelerates for a while before peaking & the intensity varies. Eventually the hormones & acne are gone.

Answer 10

Baby Acne: Yes it is normal, it is thought to be hormone related. Putting creams or lotions on it will not help. Reassure that it will go away.

Answer 11

It's like acne...: It's exactly like regular acne, except blackheads are uncommon, and of course it is in a baby, under 6 months usually. There is actually another baby rash called "erythema toxicum" that looks a lot like acne, but since neither one needs any treatment and both go away on their own, the difference is not at all important.

Answer 12

None: The acne doesn't bother the baby at all, and causes no symptoms. Acne in babies looks like acne in teenagers, with little bumps and blackheads.

Answer 13

Pimples on face: Baby acne is similar in appearance to adult acne. Pimples (closed comedones) on the face in infants are pretty common and often do not need treatment. They usually go away within a few weeks to a month or two. If they seem to be getting worse, let your pediatrician know.

Answer 14

NO : Acne among teens are caused by hormonal influence.

Answer 15

No: The baby acne is a common event that reflects hormones transferred during the pregnancy. While the baby is floating in moisture, the skin is will not break out, but within 1-3 weeks after birth they do for many weeks until the hormone levels drop & the acne disappears. Although the acne is similar, it reflects maternal hormones, not what the kid may do > decade later.

Answer 16

Time: I would not recommend that you put anything on your baby's face at this point. The lighter patches will very likely go away on their own.

Answer 17

Time: Infantile acne almost always resolves on its own without treatment. If there was some inflammation present it can temporarily effect pigmentation as you describe. This too will almost always resolve, but it will be a slow process. If your pediatrician cannot help you then you should consider seeing a dermatologist to help confirm this and make you feel better about it.

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