Where do the pimples on the face of a newborn baby come from, and what to do with them

In the first days of a child’s life, the skin of a newborn can suddenly become covered with small pimples. These pimples can have a different look - they can be red, white, can cover certain areas of the skin, can appear on the face, or can on the whole body. In order not to puzzle why a newborn has pimples on his face, you need to know about the most common causes of their appearance, and depending on the reason to choose treatment. In general, there are acne that require treatment, but there are those that pass themselves.

Causes of pimples

White pimples

• Acne Newborn

An excess of maternal hormones in the body of the child.

After birth, the child’s body is saturated with maternal hormones that affect the skin condition, because of this, a rash may appear in children (ghormonal acne) A similar phenomenon has a scientific name - acne in newborns. Most often, the area of ​​the face is affected, less often - other parts of the body. Acne does not require treatment, the only thing needed is to maintain dry and clean skin. Acne is not contagious and is not a sign of non-hygiene. The main sign of acne is localization in the face, neck and scalp.

Excessive activity of the sebaceous glands.

Immediately after birth, the work of the glands is activated, hence the pimples on the face of the baby. Such pimples look like blackheads that cover large areas of the skin. Usually a rash appears a week after birth and lasts about a month. You should not worry if pimples on the face do not cause inconvenience to the newborn child - they do not itch, do not fester and become inflamed.

What pimples look like - they look like clusters of pus under the skin of a whitish-yellow color (the base is a red tip white).

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• Milia

Small white pimples on the face of a newborn (white dots the size of a pinhead) are a mile, an accumulation of secretion in the sebaceous glands (blockage of the sebaceous ducts). They pass by themselves, they cannot be squeezed out. clean with cotton buds, treat with alcohol solutions, as you can bring an infection and thereby cause an inflammatory process.

Red pimples

• Allergy

A common cause of red acne is an allergic reaction to what is eaten. mother product (through breast milk, the baby receives not only nutrients, but also allergens. Read about feeding a nursing mother), or to the mixture that the newborn is fed. To prevent an allergy to a nursing mother, you should keep a diary in which she will write down everything she has eaten and the time when she ate one or another product. Usually, pimples may appear on the cheeks of the newborn (and sometimes throughout the body) 18 hours after eating the allergen.In this case, the product is removed, and if the mixture was the cause of the allergy, then it should be replaced by another.

An allergy can also be caused by washing powder, which is used to wash baby's things. Remember that the baby’s skin is very delicate, therefore, children’s clothes should be washed only with powder or gel, on which there is a note “hypoallergenic”. Allergies can also be caused by animal hair, flowering plants, and other external irritants.

Allergy manifests itself in the form of red spots with a small rash, crusts that peel off.

If red spots (acne) appear on the face of a newborn, you should consult a doctor. Allergies require treatment.

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• Prickly heat

Too hot clothes, high temperature in the child’s room, excessive “Wrapping” - All this leads to the fact that the child begins to sweat. Skin that is constantly in a state of moisture is covered with acne. Acne first appears in the neck, then can go to the face. To avoid the occurrence of sweating, you need to maintain a constant temperature in the room where the newborn is located - 18 - 22 degrees Celsius. It is advisable to wear the child only in clothes made from natural fabrics, respectively, according to the weather, not to overheat.

• Dysbacteriosis

This is another reason for the appearance of pimples in newborns. Take a look symptoms and causes of dysbiosis.

To treat or not to treat

In most cases, small white pimples (hormonal rashes) go away on their own, so mom just needs to be patient. By about 2 months, most babies can already boast of soft, smooth skin without any acne.

In no case do not squeeze acne, this can seriously damage the upper layers of the skin, cause infection and leave scars.

All doctors advise - if a rash or pimple appears, you need to see a specialist, only a specialist can make the correct diagnosis.

Can:

If you still want to alleviate the skin condition of the baby, the easiest and most proven way:

• 2 - 3 times a day, wash your child with boiled water;
• bathe the child in a weak solution of potassium permanganate;
• or bathe the baby in a series (swimming in various decoctions of herbs) Baths with a succession gently care for infant skin. Before daily bathing, add the brewed string (a large cup to the bathtub) to the bathtub and bathe the baby, as usual;
• wipe the face and affected areas of the skin with a decoction of a string or chamomile;
• proper skin care is necessary (link to the article below).

It is impossible:

Prevention

Most pimples in newborns are not considered dangerous and following simple rules can prevent their occurrence:

• A nursing mother should monitor her diet (what not to eat);
• With IV, monitor the reaction to the mixture;
• Necessary proper hygiene and child care;
• Do baby air baths;
• Wash baby clothes special powders.

Often with strong and long-lasting acne, doctors prescribe medications such as Panthenol, Bepanten, Zinc ointment.

On the topic of skin problems:

• All the most common skin problems in children under one year old -https://kid.htgetrid.com/en/zdorove-rebenka/chastyie-zabolevaniya-i-problemyi-s-kozhey-u-novorozhdennyih-detey.html
• Skin care for a newborn baby (recommended reading) -https://kid.htgetrid.com/en/uhod-za-rebenkom/uhod-za-kozhey-novorozhdennogo-rebenka.html

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