New parents have a lot of weightreasons to worry - gas, colic, regurgitation and even acne on the face of a newborn. Yes, you heard right - babies often get acne. And it is not surprising that in most cases, mothers are very scared when they find strange pimples on the delicate skin of their baby. But in most cases there is no special reason to worry. Of course, it is necessary to show the child to the doctor. But for this you do not need to call an ambulance at three in the morning or urgently call dad from work to fly to the hospital, scaring the grandmothers sitting on the bench near the entrance and using the bumper of the car to reduce the number of birds and cats that come your way.

Hormonal factor

Most often, acne in newborns occurs inas a result of exposure to certain hormones. As a rule, such pimples appear in the first three weeks after birth - during the so-called hormonal crisis. In some cases, acne appears due to the fact that during intrauterine development, an excess amount of the hormone estrol was produced. For reference - every newborn child has a hormonal crisis. It occurs because the mother's female hormones are also transferred to the child. Therefore, in the first few weeks after birth, the child's mammary glands may swell, and girls even experience slight bloody discharge from the vagina. Although, of course, the intensity of this process is different for all children - for some it is more pronounced, for others it is almost imperceptible.

Formation of sebaceous glands and ducts

Very often on the skin of the face of babies you canobserve closed comedones and/or milia - formations resembling pearls - small and mobile. Such rashes do not pose any danger to the child and after some time pass without any outside intervention. Doctors believe that such rashes occur as a result of incomplete formation of the sebaceous gland ducts. And as soon as this formation is completed, acne disappears and does not appear again. Well, at least until your dear child reaches puberty.

Prickly heat

Prickly heat is the most commonthe reason why babies get pimples. Although, in fairness, it should be noted that prickly heat on the face is quite rare - most often, pimples are localized in the folds of the skin - armpits, groin, neck, elbows and knees. But with an advanced form of prickly heat, pimples appear on the tummy, back and face. In addition, with advanced prickly heat, pimples can begin to fester. Therefore, prickly heat should be prevented. And it occurs most often in hot weather. Or if the child is dressed too warmly and sweats. In fact, this is where the name "prickly heat" comes from. Well, if you can't prevent the appearance of prickly heat, you need to show the child to the doctor and start treatment as early as possible.

Reaction to cold

Very often parents note that pimples onon the face of babies appear after walks outside in winter. Doctors say that such acne is simply an adaptive reaction of the skin, which adjusts to temperature changes. In just a few days, the rash will disappear on its own. But in order to avoid the appearance of new rashes, it is very important to protect the baby's skin with a special protective cream for the sensitive skin of newborns. If, despite the protective cream, you notice the appearance of new acne, you will have to give up walking in the cold, at least for a while.

Allergic reaction

Sometimes acne in a child is nothing more thanan allergic reaction to breast milk or formula. Therefore, first of all, it is necessary to exclude allergies. If the child is breastfed, the mother should review her diet and exclude all foods that can lead to the development of an allergic reaction. If the child is bottle-fed, it is necessary to change the formula to a hypoallergenic one. It is best not to experiment on your own, so as not to worsen the situation. Consult a pediatrician who will help adjust the diet of the nursing woman or choose a suitable artificial formula. As a rule, the problem disappears very quickly. But parents of such babies should not lose their vigilance - the child will most likely be prone to allergies in the future.

Acne Treatment

Of course, no mother will remain silentput up with pimples on the baby's face. Of course, you should never use any medications on your own - only as prescribed by a doctor! And remember that you do not have to go to the clinic - the doctor must come to your home. As mentioned above, in most cases no special treatment is required - the doctor will tell you everything. But there are several rules that are relevant in all cases without exception:

• Adjust your diet

If you are a nursing mother, give upspicy, fatty and fried foods, products containing artificial colors and preservatives, vegetables and fruits with a high content of red pigment, sweets, carbonated drinks and coffee and - what is important - whole milk. By the way, such a diet will prevent not only an allergic reaction, but also increased gas formation.

• Arrange air baths

In case pimples appeared in the areagroin or armpit folds, make sure that the child spends as much time as possible without clothes - air baths are very useful for him. Of course, they can only be carried out if the room is warm enough - the thermometer should read at least 22 degrees.

• Keep your hygiene

It is very important to maintain skin hygiene -Wash your baby in time, wipe all the folds thoroughly. The skin of the face should be wiped with a cotton pad soaked in clean boiled water - at least five to six times a day. And most importantly - be a little patient! Very soon, pimples and acne in newborns will disappear without a trace. We recommend reading:

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