Pimples on the baby, known scientifically as neonatal acne, are a result of the normal alteration of the skin of the baby caused mainly by the exchange of hormones between the mother the baby during pregnancy and after childbirth, which leads to the formation of small red or white marbles on the baby's face, forehead, head or back. Learn about other common skin problems in your baby.
Generally, baby pimples are most common in the newborn baby less than 1 month old, however, in some cases, they may also appear up to 6 months of age. If the pimples appear after 6 months, it is advisable to consult the pediatrician to assess if there is any hormonal problem and thus initiate appropriate treatment.
The baby's pimples are not severe, do not cause discomfort in the baby and rarely need treatment, disappearing after 2 to 3 weeks after its onset. However, in any case, the pediatrician should be consulted so that he / she indicates the necessary care to facilitate the elimination of the pimples.
How to treat pimples on baby
Normally there is no need for any treatment for the baby's spines as they disappear after a few weeks, and it is only recommended that parents keep the baby's skin clean with neutral pH water and soap suitable for the baby's skin.
Some care that reduces the redness of the skin that arises due to the pimples are:
- Dress the baby in cotton suits appropriate to the season, preventing it from getting too hot;
- Clean the saliva or milk whenever the baby goes around, preventing it from drying on the skin;
- Do not use acne products sold in pharmacies as they are not adapted to the baby's skin;
- Avoid squeezing the pimples or rubbing them during the bath, as it can worsen the inflammation;
- Do not pass oily creams on the skin, especially in the affected area, because it causes increased pimples.
In more severe cases, where acne in the baby takes more than 3 months to disappear, it is recommended to return to the pediatrician so that he assesses the need to start treatment with some medicine. See other causes of redness in the baby's skin.
