Baby Pimples - Is It Something to Worry About?

So now you know a little bit more about what acne is, you can now understand what to try to

do to reduce or even eliminate it. Bear in mind, that whatever you do you probably won't

affect a cure overnight - probably weeks or month I am afraid.

Basically, skin hygiene is what its all about, coupled with a bit of common sense, but first of

all, your skin is delicate, so don't, whatever you do, scrub you face. And secondly, do NOT

pick or squeeze a zit, however tempting. You could cause infection, and could even cause a

painful cyst to appear.

Always wash your face with soapy water morning and night, and use your fingers rather than

a rough flannel.

With makeup and sun cream, try to go only for those that are not oil based, and last of all, do

not think that exposure to lots of sun will cure acne - that can cause more damage in later

years than you realise, so use the sun, but don't burn.

Best of all, enjoy life - you are young, and believe me, you will grow right out of acne

(eventually).

pimples on childrenBaby Pimples

Baby pimples happen on many children, including the very youngest. In some situations, this

condition, which could be acne, is not a problem and does not impose any potential long-

term effects on the child. The condition is considered very common. Most often, it looks like

small red or white bumps in a specific area of the face or other portion of the baby's body. In

some cases, these pimples can be present at birth or they can develop on a child's skin later

on.

Where Is It Located?

The most common areas for baby pimples to develop is on the baby's cheeks. It can also

develop on the forehead, the back, tummy area or the chin. If there are pimples located on

the baby's bottom or inner thighs, this is an indication of a diaper rash or other irritation

caused by the skin becoming wet and staying that way.

When a child is upset, the crying, irritation and stress can cause baby pimples to become

more prominent. It can cause the child's skin to redden, making the baby pimples more

noticeable.

What's Causing It?

The cause of baby pimples may or may not be easy to determine. In some children,

hormones cause the condition to occur. This will usually go away as the child gets older and

his or her hormone levels stabilize. This is especially common right after birth when many of

the mother's hormones remain in the child. Other conditions that cause this include the

following.

1- The skin is irritated. This can occur from a fabric, milk or other product that touches the

skin and is not cleaned away properly.

2- Abrasions on a baby's skin can also cause this to occur. For example, if the child's skin

was damp and wiped with a rougher towel, this can cause irritation that leads to the

development of red marks, including pimples.

3- If the child has small, white bumps and these have been there since the child's birth and

for several weeks since birth, this is a condition called milia.