Would you believe that a new born infant might experience acne? Yes, it can and does happen and is pretty normal actually, thus theres no need for you to be alarmed. In most cases baby acne is not a major problem. Usually baby acne clears up by itself without the need of any over the counter medications or treatment from a dermatologist. Baby acne is mainly caused by natural oil getting trapped in the hair follicles. In most cases you would find baby acne appearing on the cheeks but it is also found on the forehead and chin.

If you find that your infant has acne, you dont have to do anything out of the ordinary. All you have to do is bathe your baby as usual with baby soap. You will certainly need a soft and clean washcloth, and the soap has to be hypoallergenic. Most likely the baby acne will vanish in a couple of weeks. However, if the baby acne persists then it is imperative that you consult a doctor.

In most baby acne cases the acne can be treated by using over the counter medication. A majority of these products contain benzol peroxide. This is the component that is the most common in a number of the lotions and creams provided by the different major manufacturers. What is important to note though is that the amount of benzol peroxide varies in the various products. You want to use a product that has a high percentage of benzol peroxide. Yes, you will most definitely need to test it out on your infants skin to see if they experience a reaction to it or not.

If it turns out that there is no improvement in the condition of your babys acne then you must consult their regular doctor. The doctor would be in a better position to provide you with necessary advice and proper medications. It is not necessary to directly visit a dermatologist. It is best to first consult your regular pediatrician.

When it comes to a child having acne, you should understand that you cannot stop it from happening. Although, what you can do is take steps to reduce it and not let it scar the face of your child. Getting your child to wash his or her face twice a day with warm water, a soft face-cloth and a mild soap (hypoallergenic) is a very effective means of controlling acne. If the child is a girl, tell her to avoid makeup with oil base and also to use makeup in moderation. She should also use makeup with a noncomedogenic label. This label means that the makeup product wont exacerbate the acne. Lastly, she should never go to bed without removing her makeup because her skin needs to breathe.

We hope these suggestions were useful to you and your babys acne.