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baby acne?

When my baby was about 2 weeks old, her face broke out in red bumps. A friend said it was baby acne and I should put .05% cortizone on her face. I am not comfortable putting the cortizone on her, so I have just been washing her face with baby wash. Her face looks terrible but doesnt seem to bother her. It has been 2 weeks since the bumps first appeared. Somedays it looks like they are getting better, then more will pop up. I read that baby acne can last several months. Anyone have advice?created on: 08/03/09

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SleepTech

     I think you are doing the right thing, this is very common in infants, all 3 of my girls had this when they were first born.  I think you are right not to put anything on it, just keep her clean and it will probably go away on it's own.  You might make sure it is not the baby wash you are using, you may want to try just using a damp washcloth for a few days and see if there is any difference, just in case she is sensitive to somthing in the soap you are using.  One of my daughters was very sensitive as a baby, we couldn't use wet wipes, we had to use a certain brand of diapers, dreft laundry detergent, and Cetaphyl soap on her.  Even baby soaps have fragrences and dyes that can cause irritation.  It is not bothering her and will probably go away on it's own, it sounds like your instincts are good. :0)  Keep us posted.

Michele 

P.S.  She is beautiful!

Sinduhrella

Never put anything on a Baby unless it is approved by that babys Dr.!!!  Have you talked to the Ped. about what to do?  What it could be?  Asking advice from friends or family could have devistating results when it comes to a baby.  I think it's best that you contact your Ped. and have them give you the best advice.  :)

Good luck.

~Lisa

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kjones

It is baby acne. Just wash your baby's face at normal bath time and don't scrub. You can buy some Baby Eczema cream to put on the baby's face. That's the ONLY thing I recommend putting on the acne and you can find it in the Baby aisle close to the diaper rash cream and stuff like that.

Momsadvice

It's normal and will disappear eventually.  You can use a mild soap like Aveeno, or just water on her face. Don't apply lotions/oils. Make certain not to use any harsh laundry detergent for her towels, wash cloths, clothes, etc.  She's adorable.  Congratulations.

HeatherEMK

My baby has the same thing, I took her to the doctor today and they gave me cortizone cream to put on, but there is really nothing you can do,  I would not use soap on the face, they told me just water as soap or lotion can make it worse!

prabhjohal

It's normal and will go away. My baby cousin was born in February and after a little while she started getting baby acne all over her face. It actually got onto her chest. My aunt took her to the doctor and he said you can get a medication for the acne on the chest but can't use it on the face. She didn't end up buying the medicine, but the acne disappeared. She's five months old now, and her face is clear. =)

TClarkBaker

Just wanted to let everyone know that she is 2 1/2 months old now, and the acne is completely gone! Her face is back to being smooth and soft! Thanks for all the advice. I washed her face 2 times a day with just water, and used baby wash before bed. It dried out and went away.

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