Response To: Treatment For Baby Acne? by: Nanette From Skin-Remedies.com
Hello Danielle,
From your description, it sounds like he has neonatal or baby acne. Baby acne is very common and although it can be present at birth, more often it shows up after a couple of weeks, usually on the cheeks and sometimes on the forehead, chin, and even the back. Researchers are not quite sure exactly what causes this but it is generally believed that it is likely triggered by maternal hormones before he was born. However, researchers continue to study other factors. Know that if you take certain medications while nursing, for example, or if your baby takes certain medications, they might trigger baby acne.
Generally, baby acne can become more pronounced when your baby is hot or fussy or if his skin is irritated by saliva, spit-up milk, or fabric that's a little rough or that's been washed in strong detergent. Keep in mind that if the irritation looks more rashy or scaly than pimply or it appears elsewhere on his body, your baby may have another condition, such as cradle cap or eczema.
Here is what I highly recommend to bring your baby's skin back into a balanced state. The two products that we have formulated that will work best for your son's condition are: our FACE & BODY WASH and our FACE & NECK THERACREAM. Use these twice per day (a little goes a long way!) and as his condition clears you can continue with once per day. At first, you can even add a bit of sterile water to his first few applications to thin the cream somewhat and gradually add less water until you are applying full strength. These products are hypo-allergenic, gentle and have anti inflammatory, anti bacterial and anti itch properties which is important while the skin is repairing.
Please feel free to contact me with any other questions you may have Danielle and keep me posted on your son's progress.
Warm Regards, Nanette
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Thanks! by: Danielle
Thanks so much Nanette! I will keep you posted on the results of using these two products. Anxious for my son to have his glowing baby skin once again =)
