How Soon Can You Get Acne?

The most obvious answer is obviously during teen years. But young mothers have seen their babies of a few weeks suffer from acne. That is as early as one can acquire acne.

Almost one out of five children is afflicted by baby acne. Skin eruptions resembling white heads accompanied with redness shows up on cheeks, forehead and sometimes, back. More boys than girls are affected. 

Baby acne is a fairly common and mild baby problem. Luckily this acne cures itself on its own. All it takes is patience for a couple of weeks. It does not sound that easy I know. But some detailed specific knowledge about it would be of help.

Do not trouble yourself by holding yourself responsible by not keeping your baby clean enough. The soft and gentle skin of your baby needs no more than a once-a-day wash with water and perhaps mild soap. No other over the counter product is essential for the skin. Application of oil, creams, gels, and lotions may actually worsen the acne. In fact there is no acne product available for treating baby acne.

Doctors presume genetic connections to be the reason. Also, medicines taken during the third trimester sometimes cause this affliction. There is nothing you can do to prevent its occurrence. However, keeping the baby’s surroundings skin friendly is only what is required. Let the clothing and beddings be of pure soft cotton. These should be washed in mild detergents. Keep the baby’s skin away from the fur of baby blankets, woollens and soft toys. One more thing, immediately wipe off spit milk and saliva from the baby’s face with clean and soft napkins. And never touch the acne ridden skin with your hands.