How to Help Avoid Baby Acne
Baby acne is a common condition that often occurs several weeks after birth. It is most common on a child's cheeks but may also be found on your baby's chin, forehead or back. There is no clear cause for baby acne, and it may last for anywhere between a few weeks and several months. However, there are certain things you can do to help prevent your baby from having an acne breakout.
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Wash your baby's face, using water and a gentle baby soap, once or twice a day. Gently wipe your baby's skin and avoid scrubbing or irritating it. If your baby already has acne, use a mild facial soap with a moisturizer several times a week, in addition to your normal face-cleansing routine.
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Dry your baby's skin gently. After washing the baby, pat her skin dry with a soft towel and avoid rubbing her roughly, as this may agitate her skin or acne.
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Leave breakouts alone. If your baby has an acne breakout, avoid picking, pinching or popping the pimples, as you may cause more irritation or an infection by agitating his skin. Avoid scrubbing the area and wait patiently for the outbreak to clear up on its own.
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Avoid using creams, lotions or oils. Baby skin does not need additional products to stay clean and healthy. Face creams, acne lotions or cleansing oils often irritate baby's skin and may cause another acne breakout.
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Visit your child's pediatrician. If your baby develops acne that does not go away on its own, schedule an appointment with the pediatrician to discuss further treatment and to rule out any underlying conditions that may be causing it.
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