Baby Acne - Corpus Christi,TX

water only, no soap for baby! uses little or no chemicals on baby's skin, My baby is 35 years old.
Judy

Hi D.,
I had the same problem with my second and now my third son. His doctor said it was baby acne. But it would just get worse and worse. It would break my heart to my 6 month old son go through this. I stopped using perfume and baby regular lotions on him. My hubby asked his aunts in Mexico if they knew of something that would help his little face. They told him to buy Neutro soap. You can find them in the hispanic stores. It worked on his face and helped so much that the redness went away and went away for good. I hope this helps and if not let me know. It could maybe be eczema also. Good luck and you can also try the Aveeno products too. Those work great also.
M. from Huntsville.

my babys doc. said that it was my hormones leaving my babies body...so i wouldnt worry to much about it . It will clear up.

I have your solution!!!!! Well it worked for us. Aquaphor made by Eucerin. It is in Walmart, Target, etc....WONDERFUL for any little thing that appears and you don't know what to do with it. My son had a small rash the other night and we put it on there...gone within minutes. Crazy I know!! My doctor friend recommended it to me! She is a saint.
Also, A and D ointment is gret too. You can buy it at the same places!
I pray this helps. It has been our lifesaver over and over and well you get the point!!

D., my first baby had the same thing. I was a first-time Mom. I would wake up and anxiously go look at her and for five weeks she stayed broken out. I was nursing and someone told me it was hormonal (my passing it to her in my milk). Needless to say, I was very upset about it. It took five weeks and cleared up. I tried a low dosage of hydrocortizone cream and other things, but found that time did the trick. Try to relax. Lots of babies go through this....this is what I have heard anyway. Enjoy her. One day you will look at her and hardly remember the breakout. B.

normal even out to three months. it often peaks at two months. mustela foaming shampoo for newborns kknocks it out topically though if you don't want to wait. :)

Hi there. My first son had baby acne really really bad. It doesn't hurt them, it just looks bad. There is really nothing you can do. In fact, the less you mess with it, the better. Just use water, no soap on her face and a sensitive skin lotion such as aquaphor or eucerin. Some people suggested buying arbonne. It is expensive and although it may feel good and be healthy for baby's skin, baby acne really just needs to run its course. And the less medication and creams you use, the better it is for the health of your sweet new baby girl. I know it makes you feel bad and it doesn't help to know that there is nothing you can do about it. As a natural instinct, you want to make EVERYTHING better especially for a newborn. It will clear up with time. . Creams and medication could be more of an irritant than anything on her sensitive skin. Good luck and congratulations!!!!

My Boys had this too! I used ARBONNE bay wash and lotion. It helped. Be careful what you put on your babies skin. If you like I can help you get a hold of some ARBONNE, bay products. They are the best and really work! Msg me back, I'll tel ya more! Peace Mama, A.

I am with the others... soap will make it worse. my 2 yr. old son had it terrible for a full 3 months. Looking back at pictures it was not nearly as bad as I remember it being. Warm water and patience... and as an pimplepoppingaholic, don't do it... it can make it worse and can scar their fragile skin. Also, it is hormones from birth rather than breast milk is what my doc told me. That is why it gets better even if you continue to breast feed. Good luck...

It will clear up. It will clear up. You don't need to worry about it.

It is hormones, but not from breast feeding. I was unable to breast feed either one of my boys and both had it. My oldest it cleared and was replaced by eczema. My youngest cleared up with time. And then the eczema came.
No, baby acne doesn't mean your child will get eczema. Please don't worry. It runs in our families.
I just don't want you to think breastfeeding is the culprit because it simply is not true. The baby was in a perfect, safe environment for 9 months, she is adjusting to her new world. That includes adjusting to the air and everything else.

Give it time. She's perfect, I am sure.

D.,
With teens or children, some doctors will put them on antibiotics to try to clear the acne from the inside out. You baby is much, much too young for antibiotics so your best bet is to treat it topically. The acne in babies is usually caused by hormones either mom's or baby's.

The acne will clear with time as your doctor has said but in the meantime, I recommend using Arbonne baby products like some of the other posters have suggested. Sounds like your daughter's skin is on the sensetive side and Arbonne is pure, safe and pediatrician tested. It does not contain any harsh chemicals, mineral oil or dyes. The products will not dry out your baby's skin and will help keep her skin clean, clear and moisturized.

I have several clients rave about the results they get from the Arbonne baby products. (I have a tween so I can't relay my personal experience but I can tell you that I really wished I knew about Arbonne when she was a baby as she had some horrible rashes!) Anyway, ask your Arbonne rep about some free baby samples to see if this won't help your daughter. If you don't know any Arbonne reps, contact me I'm a Disctict Manager with Arbonne and I'll send you some free samples. Good luck and Congratulations on your baby girl!

S.

You should look into natural skin care products for your baby. I used to sell Arbonne, a natural skin care line, now I just use them. They have an excellent baby line. Wash/Shampoo, lotion, oil, diaper rash & sunscreen. It is called ABC (Arbonne Baby Care). If you go to arbonne.com/index.asp then click on Locate a Consultant (top right) you can find a consultant in your area and hopefully one that will have a web site that you can order direct.
A friend of mine's baby had the same thing and she switched to using the ABC skin care line by Arbonne and it cleared up. I don't remember how long it took. There is no adatives in these products (ie purfumes, chemicals etc.) I use them for my babies and love them. The diaper cream you can rub into your hands and it isn't coated on top of the skin. Great products. I hope this helps.

M.

I don't know if this would help or not, but my daughter had terrible baby acne (I thought). However, when I took her to the pediatrician, he told me it was a "salt rash." Apparently she would sweat during the day and her skin would react to the salt. He had me wipe her face with a wet rag(water...nothing else)about four or five times a day. It cleared up in a few days!!!

I had the same problem with my oldest and it ended up being eczema caused by allergies to food I was eating. I took him to a homeopath who tested him and found he was allergic to eggs, chocolate, dairy, sugar, and wheat. It was a bit of a nightmare figuring out what I could eat, but a few days after I cut everything out of my diet, he cleared up and I got tons of compliments from strangers on his beautiful skin. Of course it made me cry because it was such a sacrifice to get that smooth complexion! Try to get your baby's allergies tested, go to an alternative doctor if you have to, but get someone to listen and help you!

My 7 month old daughter had baby acne until about 9 weeks old. No worries, it is perfectly normal, as their facial pores are forming at this time. As long as it doesn't seem to bother her (itching, etc.) then I see no reason to worry. If it is still present around three or four months, address it with your pedi. Good luck!

try changing your laundry detergent

Has your pediatrician considered eczema? My son was intially diagnosed with baby acne as a newborn but when it didn't clear up and actually began getting worse I took him to another doctor. That doctor diagnosed him with excema and prescribed a cream and recommend that I use an oatmeal baby wash on him to soothe the skin. In addition we found out a few short months later that he was allergic to the infant formula I had been supplimenting him with, which the second doctor said could have been what caused the eczema. Just some thoughts for you. Hope it all clears up.

Baby acne is often worsened by the use of soap products and over-washing of the skin. When the skin gets dried out, it goes into overdrive in producing the oils naturally present in the skin. Use warm (not hot) water only on her face and wash it less. Also, never ever ever try to break the little pimples. This can introduce bacteria and lead to other problems, including the potential for scarring.

If you are nursing her, you might try putting a little breast milk on the acne. It has all kinds of great stuff in it, including antibiotic and antiviral properties. If you notice her skin is very dry, you could try putting a tiny amount of Aquaphor on it. (This is also great for protecting a baby's bottom - although it is pricey. A jar or bottle lasts a very long time, though!)

Your doctor is right. Time is the only thing that will really do the trick. There are so many things we just have to "get through" when it comes to raising our children. This is just one of them. Don't let it bring you to tears! She really will grow out of it, and in the mean time, just love her exactly the way she is. :)

Baby lotion. When my middle child was an infant she got baby acne. It turned out that her skin was too dry and the oils couldn't get past that dry layer of skin. We used Johnson and Johnson baby lotion.

I understand your concern. I went through the same thing. The only thing that has worked is Arbonne's ABC baby care line. It is all pure with no mineral oil, dyes, or harsh chemicals. It worked like magic. I will be happy to send you a sample if you would like. Also, don't use dryer sheets. It irritates the skin.

M. K

Baby acne is completely normal and almost out of your control. If the dr is not concerned.....

My son never had it at all, but my daughter did. There was nothing I did that made her have it. My doctor was never concerned. I used a small amount of aquaphor (pedi gave me a sample, so I know it's completely safe). I LOVE aquaphor. That really seemed to help.
It seemed like someone mentioned the hormones from breastfeeding might be the culprit, but that isn't true. It's the hormones from pregnancy and birth that are causing this. I like how some moms suggested putting breastmilk on her face. I never tried that, but it certainly wouldn't hurt, and could help.
But know that whatever you do she will grow out of it. It's a normal baby thing! Time is the best "medicine"!

Hi D., About the baby acne. You should not use soap even if it is baby soap on your baby's face. Her skin is too sensitive. Also, it could be heat rash if she is hot natured. Just about all babies have baby acne. If that is what it is she will grow out of it. Also make sure you use baby laundry detergent. Hope this helps. Good luck

Hi D. -
I am a mother of 4 and my youngest is 6mos, so I remember those days all too well. All my kiddos had the baby acne, and there is really nothing you can do, and washing it frequently can sometimes be worse, because it drys out the area. My little ones would get it on their scalps too. I know you feel like you need to fix it, but trust the Dr's it will pass, and in the meantime you could look it up online, and verify everything for yourself, I always google everything ;)
Good luck and take care.
A.

I hate to tell you this, but all that washing can make it worse! If she gets some food or something on her face, rinsing it with water is sufficient. I used soap only once a week. Try using something to moisturize her face if you have to use soap on it. Perhaps try some tea tree oil- I put that in my baby wipes (cloth.) You can get a bottle in the health products section. It's expensive but a tiny bit goes a long way.

S., mom to four girls ages 5,4,2,1

No more soap, it just dries the skin! A washcloth with water on it should be enough to remove anything from her face and body. I rarely use soap on my children at all and when I do I never use Johnson & Johnson or any of the questionable "name brands" I stick with Burt's Bees which is avalible in tons of places now, like Traget, HEB, or Walgreens.

p.s. if you are breastfeeding you can try expressing a little milk and putting it on your baby's face. Breast milk is great for all kinds of stuff and it's positively all natural!!

My 7 week year old had a bad case of baby ache which started at about 4 weeks. I was really worried about it as well. It looked awful. I just bathed her once a day and rinsed her face and neck with water. I put lotion on one side and it just made it worse. The other side I did nothing. It cleared up faster. She is almost completely cleared up now. I know it is scary and looks bad but it will go away soon and by its self.

it will go away, for sure. i am not sure what the cause is, but it is not permanent. i have two kids, 7 and 3, they had it and are fine now. a friend of mine has a 6 week old baby, and her doc told her tht the acne has something to do with the mom's hormones in the breast milk, that they are adjusting. never heard that before, but still never fear!

Find an ARBONNE consultant. The baby products are the best and they will not harm you baby. I would imagine that you would see a clear up soon after use. The products are all naturall, botancially based....you cannot go wrong. I live outside of houston so let me know if you have a problkem finding one...I can help

Hi D.,

Baby acne is caused by mommy hormones, but once those hormones clear out (usually by 3 or 4 months) It will start clearing up. Although it is painful to see your little sweetie with a red face the best thing is to let it run its course. Hang in there and don't worry too too much. :-)

You are definitely a first time mom. I remember being this way too. Don't worry at all, my daughter had baby acne and she also would get really bad chapped lips from all the drooling. It does go away. Just keep her face clean, though using soap can dry her skin out. I didn't do much for my daughters acne and sure enough it would clear up. It is usually much tougher on us moms then it is on the babies when they have these problems.

I agree with others that yous houldn't worry too much, I am sure it will clear up. I do have one suggestion. You may be stressing your baby's skin out if you are using soap and water too frequently. Soap, no matter how gentle dries the skin, so then the skin compensates by producing excess oil that causes pimples. Instead use a damp cloth and if you notice your baby's skin becoming too dry use a little baby lotion. Washing your baby during bath time should be enough, you shouldn't need to wash her face any more frequently.

Good luck!

My son had baby acne too and I just hated seeing his precious little face marred by it. I am a first time mom too and it really upset me. I called the Dr. and he prescribed a topical cream which cleared it up almost immediately. I used it alot for several months until my son got out of that stage. I have talked to other moms who were also prescribed a cream for their babie's face, so maybe you can mention that to your Dr. and see if he can help you. Hang in there, they do get over it! Take care :)

I don't know if someone has mentioned it or not, but my 3 month old had it and I put lotion on her face and it cleared up pretty well. Just a suggestion to try! :) Good Luck!!

L. S
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D.,
could be she is experiencing a contact dermatitis allergy. If you breast feed, be careful you have completely rinsed away any lotion, soap perfume etc before her cheeks touch your skin, second her sheets, you said when she wakes up she has very red cheeks. Change your clothes soap to something with no perfume and rinse an extra time in plain water, use no softener or dryer sheets. If her skin is dry use only canola oil to moisturize it. It is pure and the body absorbs whatever is put on the skin.
L.

It's like the doctor said, it's normal and will clear up. I wouldn't use soap on a babys face as she may be allergic to it. Just warm water would be good.
My daughter had the same problem with the acne and the doctor told me it was because of my harmones and I was breast feeding. I breast fed with my second daughter also but never had the problem.
I always worried that when she got older she would have an acne problem too, but she never did, she always had and still does have a beautiful complexion. Good luck with you new baby.

I know it's frustrating to hear, but there really isn't anything you can do, and it WILL go away eventually. Trying to get rid of it, especially with products that are not made for babies, can not only waste your money but could make the situation worse. I know it looks bad, but it really doesn't bother her. If you try washes that dry out her skin or otherwise irritate it, though, it WILL bother her.

Baby acne really isn't an uncommon problem, although it may feel like it is because every baby you see on TV has wonderfully smooth and unblemished skin. I know I thought I was doing something seriously wrong when my son broke out with a major case of baby acne. But those babies are no different than the teen actors you see on TV with their wondefully smooth and unblemished skin--they're just luckier than the rest of us! :-) My son had baby acne for several months--almost a year--and I'd begun to despair that it would NEVER go away. Eventually, though, the doctor was right, and it did. Trust me--people are able to see past the pimples to the beauty of your baby girl. :-)

If you breast feed then you can put breast milk on her face.It is a natural healing lotion.

K.

Baby Aveeno works very well for my son. The Aquaphor works ok, but it is a bit more greasy than than the Aveeno so if your baby already has oily skin it might not wor as well.

Hi,well I would start with changing the soap you use to clean the babies clothes with, the one you use to bath the baby in. Don't put the baby just down on the bed or anything else without putting a pad that you have washed only with the babies soap. Don't let anyone kiss the baby on the face. A person wearing perfume,when holding baby could cause baby to have acne. Baby could just have allergies. I hope I've been helpful, S. a mother of two young

My son had baby acne when he was a newborn too. After it did not go away in a couple of months, my doctor prescribed a steroid cream that is safe for babies. You apply it once a day to your baby's face and it made it completely disappear in a couple of days. If it would start acting up again, we would just apply the cream once and it would disappear again. You may want to ask your doctor about it. I was nervous about using a steroid cream, but there were no negative side effects.

Hi D.,

My son had the same problem. My pedi gave us an ointment for his face and another for his body. He is 7 mos now and we use the face ointment about once a week as his cheeks and chin still gets a little red. FYI,an old wives tell is the rub the baby's face with breast milk and it will go away. As some of the elder women in your family if they have heard of this.

Johnson's baby bar soap is great for baby acne. It is a bar of soap in a pink and white box.

My first daughter had a similar problem. My mother told me to rinse the bedding twice and not use fabric softener. Turns out that the detergent residue in her sheets was irritating to her delicate skin! She is now 36 and the mom of two great children of her own!

My 8 week old has a slight case of baby acne. Some days are worst than others. My pedatrician said not to worry.
I do remeber