What to do if your baby has acne

Newborn babies are our parents’ treasures and are very worthy of our protection. The bringing of new life is worth cherishing. However, some babies will get acne on their faces or other parts of the body. At this time, we parents must not be anxious. We must promptly discover the location of the acne and its impact on the baby, and seek treatment for the newborn baby in time. Don't delay.

The cause of neonatal acne has not yet been clearly summarized, but it is most likely caused by increased androgen secretion at birth. Let's first understand why newborns get acne - if the expectant mother produces too much male hormone during pregnancy, it will affect the fetus through the blood circulation of the placenta, causing the fetus to have vigorous sebaceous gland endocrine function. Too much sebum will also clog the opening of the hair follicles, causing keratinization of the hair follicle epithelium, and blocking the duct of the hair follicles. Coupled with the effects of fatty acids and bacteria in the hair follicles, the newborn will have skin inflammation like that on the face of a teenager. This is neonatal acne.

Here are some solutions: 1. Mom and dad should wash the baby's face with baby sulfur soap every day, and then apply 5% sulfur cream on the baby's face. Parents should never apply hormone drugs to the baby. Parents should never squeeze or pick their baby's acne with their hands or a needle to prevent the spread of infection and the formation of unsightly scars that will affect the baby's appearance in the future.

2. Mothers should pay attention to dietary balance, eat less candy and sweets, avoid high-fat and spicy foods, and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. This will help the cleanliness of breast milk, and the child will benefit from the recovery of the milk.

3. Let your baby drink more boiled water, do not feed him sugar water or other beverages, and pay attention to the child's smooth bowel movements to prevent constipation.

When babies get acne, we mothers should also pay attention to the above reasons. In addition to the baby’s own physical reasons, a large part of it is also related to the mother’s physical condition. After all, babies are fed with breast milk, so mothers must pay more attention to their diet and lifestyle habits. Only in this way can we fundamentally treat the symptoms of acne in our babies.