Baby Acne Posted By : Mercy Maranga

Baby acne normally develops on the cheeks, the forehead and the scalp. Rarely, this condition may manifest as blackheads or as back acne. This form is very common and normally appears about three to four weeks after birth. Although it is very rare for a baby to be born with acne, the presence of tiny bumps on the face of your new born is usually an unrelated skin condition. It is normally referred to as milia and is harmless. It usually disappears after a few days.

Although it is unclear what causes this condition, experts say that excess hormones stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce sebum which is in turn secreted in the skin. When the sebum is mixed with other dead skin cells, it results into the disease. In baby acne, the hormones are produced by the mother and are passed onto the baby via the placenta.

Acne normally manifests in babies after three to four weeks because it is only after the baby has been born that the excess oil will mix with debris and clog the pores. You should not worry when your baby develops acne because it is perfectly natural. It normally disappears on its own after a few weeks.

This condition is normally not dangerous but you can try the following measures to help clear the disease. Use baby soap to clean gently the baby's skin at least twice a day, that is, in the morning and in the evening. Do not scrub because it may lead to further irritation. Use a soft towel to dry the baby after the bath. These measures can help clear baby acne and therefore you don't have to go for medicated treatments

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