Some babies may develop severe acne in the first few weeks of their birth. Some develop crusty patches on his scalp. Some suffer from heat rash, diaper rash so on. Can these be prevented? Read on to know the answers of such queries.
What is baby acne?
At times babies are born with severe acne. Other babies may develop severe acne in the first few weeks of their
birth. Why does this happen? The reason for this is fairly simple. During pregnancy, especially during the last trimester, the mother is undergoing
tremendous hormonal changes and is also producing an excessive amount of
hormones. These hormones often get passed on to the baby through the placenta.
In addition to the hormones, calcium and iron also get passed on to the
baby in the last trimester, and a combination of all these factors may
result in the baby developing a rash or acne.
Can it be prevented?
Mothers are often distraught to see
their newborn's skin so spotted. However, it is important to remember that
within a few months, once the hormones have metabolised, your baby's skin
will settle down and become smooth, blemish-free and beautiful. There is
nothing you can do to prevent the outburst of pimples, and scrubbing your
baby's skin again and again with a harsh soap will not help. Use a mild
baby soap and don't pay much attention to the acne, even if it appears
to worsen after a couple of weeks. Let nature take its course. The acne
will disappear after a few months. Be patient.
Cradle Cap
At times your infant may develop
crusty patches on his scalp. This is known as cradle cap, and is caused
due to overactive sebaceous (oil-producing) glands on the scalp. Wash your
child's hair regularly with baby shampoo, and bush his hair with a baby
brush. The cradle cap should disappear before long. You could also apply
baby oil to your infant's scalp, but don't leave it on for long. Wash off
baby oil after around 15 minutes.
Diaper Rash
Diaper rash is another common form
of skin irritation. As the name suggests, diaper rash occurs in the diaper
area and is mostly due to irritation caused by stool and urine. Another
reason for diaper rash could also be that your baby is allergic to either
the diaper, or to the detergent used to wash a cloth diaper. If your baby
develops a diaper rash, the best treatment would be to keep the area clean
and dry. Let your child not wear a diaper at home, and keep his buttocks
exposed to the air as much as possible. Power the area frequently. Wash
your baby's buttocks with warm water after every bowel movement, and allow
the area to air-dry. Avoid wiping the area dry with a cloth, as this may
irritate broken skin further. Apply a soothing cream to the area.
Heat Rash
Babies are also especially prone
to developing heat rash, as their perspiration glands are not sufficiently
developed to help them balance their inner body temperature. As a result,
the excessive heat in their bodies causes them to break out in heat rash.
To avoid this, make sure your infant is kept in well-ventilated, airy surroundings,
and that he is not smothered with clothing that may keep him too warm.
Protect your infant from exposure to harmful ultraviolet radiation. This
will not only reduce the risk of him developing heat rash, but will also
reduce the risk of him develop skin cancer at a later age. So before sending
your baby out in the sun, make sure you apply a sunscreen to his skin.
Avoid sending him out in the peak afternoon, when the sun is at its strongest.
Name:
usha mohan
Country: india
can anybody tell me the english meaning for vekhand powder (hindi word).
i have a 3months old daughter.her skin color is not even. she has a very fair complexion right from her face to stomach but her arms and legs are too dark in color.is there anything i can do to improve her skin color.iam very much worried about this. she is also allergic to gram flour.please advice.
thank u.
Name:
sarmistha
Country: middleeast
how can i get rid of the hair on my daught4rs body
Name:
April
Country: usa
my daughter has terrible baby acne and it looks aweful, there has to be a home remedy that someone knows about?
Name:
deepika
Country: india
i am using johnson's baby oil for massage and i heard it makes baby's skin black is it true?
Name:
menon
Country: india
where r the answers?
Name:
Syr
Country: other
i felt relief after reading the article on acne. now, ill be more patient and wait until such time the those acnes go away. thanks
Name:
anu
Country: india
can any one suggest a good oil for my newborn
Name:
sham
Country: malaysia
my bay had the heat rash when he was abt 1 month old. i gave him plenty of warm water and applied calamine lotion on his face. it helped a lot.
Name:
susana
Country: india
it is very nice article for youngstars to they will take good care of they skin
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Amanda
Country: canada
my 5th child is 4 weeks old and developed baby acne at 2 weeks. my other 4 babies had it bad for 6 weeks. this time i took all oil and fat completely out of my diet (i'm breast feeding) and my 4 week old's acne is almost all cleared up. it's worth a try.
Name:
rachellynn
Country: U.S.A.
i need to know more about infants and dry skin
Name:
Dafina
Country: U.S.A.
i'm fascinated by the fear of one's child having dark skin or using oil that may blacken the skin of the baby. while an uneven skin color may be due to vitamin or mineral deficiencies, use of oil on a baby's skin will not blacken it. people the world over are doing everything they can to darken their skin. tanning salons are big business here. it is ignorance that deems dark skin color a disgrace. and that ignorance is world wide. bless your child's good health and remember, how your child feels about him or herself will determine their level of mental health.
Name:
rajen
Country: India
apply til oil/coconut oitl/olive oil to the scalp for every 3 time in a day especially on the soft part. it will make the scalp strong and imrove hair growth.
apply coconut oil to the body for massage before baby bath which will improve the skin texture and avoid acne
massage the baby well before giving bathit will stimulate the joints and baby to grow fast and strong
Name:
rajan
Country: India
it wuold be really toomuch boasting if somebody says that its easy to to tell all about baby rashes.any doubts let a paediatrician decide what to do with the each kind of rash
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Ashwin
Country: India
interesting article. i was always under the impression that all babies have blemish-free skin.
Name:
Geetha
Country: India
for my baby that her lips turns dark which was pink in colour when she born eventhough i wipe it clean and she is just 2 months old.can anyone advice for better results?
Name:
Navita Sarawgi
Country: india
it's an informative article on baby's skin but it doesn't provide information regarding baby's skin care in winter season.
Name:
Bharti
Country: india
it's a very nice article for parents.
