Changes In Hormonal Levels Thought To Lead To Baby Acne
Changes In Hormonal Levels Thought To Lead To Baby Acne
One in every five infants is likely to have acne, about 15 days subsequent to birth, which can last for up to a maximum of twelve weeks. The outbreak is generally minor and extends only over a few weeks in the majority of cases. The sebaceous glands becoming active and commencement of the production of hormones is currently accepted as the predominant cause of the acne that the babies suffer from, even as there are other theories as well that have been formulated to explain its occurrence. Hormones lingering in the mother is thought to be another possible cause.
Nursing mothers’ or pregnant women’s diet is thought of as another possible reason for baby acne. Dead cell accumulation on the skin, being genetically prone to the skin condition and stress are more likely to lead to acne among adults, although diet is likely to be one of the ‘triggers’. The causes of acne among adults are well documented and, therefore, the chances of the mother’s diet being the cause of baby acne do not appear to be very high.
The most significant contribution that the parents can make towards helping clear baby acne from an infant’s body is to ensure the cleanliness of the skin. The neck, chin and cheeks are generally where baby acne is likely to make an appearance.
Skin Of A Baby Requires Gentle Treatment
The process of recovery from baby acne may not only be slowed down, but the acne may also worsen if any strong creams or oils are used on the baby’s skin. Usually, the acne clears up by itself and over-the-counter products are not required for treatment of baby acne. In fact, it is not advisable to use such products for the purpose.
Parents may, at times, confuse conditions like eczema and cradle cap with baby acne. So, it is important that a pediatrician should be consulted, in case the pimples do not clear up within a period of about twelve weeks, since acne is not known to last longer than that, in order to find out whether the cause is different from baby acne.
The baby’s overall health should be of greater concern to the parents, rather than the pimples that baby acne may cause to appear on a baby’s face, in general. At the most, antibiotics may have to be prescribed in low doses. The area affected by baby acne may develop irritation on account of clothing that is rough or food or regurgitated milk that is not cleaned immediately off the skin of the child.



























