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Can a newborn baby get acne around her legs?

Our baby has small little bumps around her legs. We don't know if it is a rash or acne. Can babies get acne around their legs?

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1. did u press a glass against it making sure its no serious? if the is fine could it be a we heat rash ? i would take baby to doc x

2. Eczema is more likely than acne. Or it could just be heat rash, or a mild allergy to washing powder / fabric softener, baby bath, etc. Probably worth asking your doctor to have a look; it will take a few minutes and will put your mind at rest.

3. My son developed a rash that looked like little pimples on his skin when he was a week old, maybe two. After some experimentation I determined that he was having some kind of reaction to the stuffing in a cute baby quilt that someone gave us as a gift. I got rid of all fabric that wasn't simple cotton, especially polyesters, and the rash went away on its own.

After that I decided that simple things were best until he was older. Only cotton blankets and clothes washed with simple unscented laundry detergents. Everything turned out just fine. He's 27 now and doing fine. Polyester no longer gives him trouble but he still prefers cotton or silk clothing.

4. Baby acne is generally found on a baby's face. Bumps around her legs sounds more like a rash. If it's red and angry looking or seems to make her fussy, I would take her to the pediatrician, but if it's just bumps and she doesn't seem bothered by it, then maybe see if a change in fabrics/detergents/baby wash doesn't help it clear up.

5. sorry, can't spell it but take the baby to a doctor. She may have allergies. A friend's newborn was allergic to gluten and milk.
She's now two and is still having allergy problems.

6. Don't care. When the baby grow up, the acne will disapear. If u are afraid, u can take the baby to a doctor.

7. "Baby acne is a problem of skin and defined as inflamed blackheads, red pimples and whiteheads. Baby acne commonly appears on the arms, legs, shoulders, face and buttocks.

There are many types of acne associated in newborns and infants. The different form of baby acne is Neonatal acne, infantile acne and Neonata milia.

Neonatal acne appears with typical pimples after the birth or at birth. Infantile acne can appear in baby whose age is less than 4 years. This type of acne similar to blackheads, pimples and pustules.

Neonatal milia are look likes whiteheads and it is found in infants and newborns. Baby acne is not transmitted from one person to another person.
Causes of Baby Acne:

Baby acne is associated by changes in the level of hormones, bad nutrition and greasy or oily skin. But the main cause of this type of acne is changes in the production of hormones. Before the birth, pregnant lady to newborn baby transmits the hormones. Sometimes, baby acne is associated by contact with dirty clothes. In some cases, it may develop due to the over dress the baby to fight off cold.
Symptoms of Baby Acne:

* Cysts
* Pustules
* Scarring of the skin
* Blackheads
* Whiteheads
* Redness and inflammation surrounding the skin eruptions

Diagnosis

The health care providers can diagnose it by the appearance of acne on the surface of the skin. Sometimes, the dermatologists to detect the baby acne on the body will conduct physical examination of patients. There is no need of laboratory test for determining the baby acne.
Treatment

There are many types of treatment available to treat the acne. The types of acne treatment depend on the form of baby acne. Before starting the treatment, wash off the affected area with mild soap and clean water. The skin of baby is very smooth and sensitive, so before using any cleaning solutions or home made remedies, consult the pediatrician. Oils or creams are not recommended by the health care providers to reduce the acne from the surface of the skin.

The 101 E Acne Getaway is recommended by the doctors to remove the baby acne in skin. There is no possible side effect of it. Parents should make sure about ingredients such as Fructus kochiae, Herba drymaria cordata, Radix Angelicae dahuricae, Cortex mori radicis, Herba Speranskia tuberculata, Cortex dictamni radicis, Radix gentianea, Rhizoma dryopteris crassirhizomae and Radix Ledebouriellae. It can give the best result after using regularly. Application of this treatment based on the affected portion of the baby’s skin.
Self care

Clean affected portion of the skin with mild soap and clean water or cleanser like Aquanil Cleansing Lotion daily.

Benzoyl Peroxide 5% lotion is very effective to remove acne from the skin. This lotion may be used in babies over 3 months old.
Prevention

* Child should not sleep on dirty pillows.
* Drink fresh fruits juices and large amount of water.
* Do not squeeze, dig, touch or pick the acne.
* Use paper towels to pat the affected area dry and throw it away.

We Recommended THE EARTH Block Up Baby SPF 50 Full Spectrum Protection 8oz/237ml."