My newborn neice has red pimple like bumps along her face and neck..what is it and can it be treated?

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My sister noticed them a few days ago first there were just a few but it seems to be getting worse. We also live out in the bush in Alaska so theres no real way to take her to see the doctor unless we fly out. Any advice would be helpful :)

She's about 3 weeks old

Answer 1

Baby acne happens. Keep it clean and dry. My other thought was possible eczema. In which case, you should call a medical professional and ask if some type of cream could be prescribed. Or, she could be sensitive to detergents, soaps, or lotions. If that were the case, you would eliminate as many as possible, and use products that were hypo-allergenic where you couldn't. I certainly wouldn't be worried unless she were otherwise ill or if it progressed into something that looked much nastier (rashy, inflamed, infected). I hope this helped. Your best bet is to speak to a doctor- not necessarily in person- and put your mind at ease. I'm sure it's nothing serious. Good luck.

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My newborn neice has red pimple like bumps along her face and neck..what is it and can it be treated?
My sister noticed them a few days ago first there were just a few but it seems to be getting worse. We also live out in the bush in Alaska so theres no real way to take her to see the doctor unless we fly out. Any advice would be helpful :)

Answer 4

This sounds like baby acne. It is completely normal. It will go away with time.

Babycenter.com has good info on this.

My baby has pimples on his chin. Could it be acne?
Yes, it could. Baby acne is very common. It can be present at birth, but more often it shows up after a couple of weeks, usually on the cheeks and sometimes on the forehead, chin, and even the back.

These small whiteheads might be surrounded by reddish skin. They can become more pronounced when your baby is hot or fussy or if his skin is irritated by saliva, spit-up milk, or fabric that's a little rough or that's been washed in strong detergent.

By the way, if your baby had tiny bumps on his face at birth that disappeared within a few weeks, these are called milia and they're unrelated to acne. If the irritation looks more rashy or scaly than pimply or it appears elsewhere on his body, your baby may have another condition, such as cradle cap or eczema.

What could be causing my baby's acne?
As with adolescent acne, there's no clear answer. For some time, experts have pointed to the hormones babies receive from their mother at the end of pregnancy as a cause of baby acne. But researchers continue to study other factors and have yet to agree on one culprit. If you take certain medications while nursing, for example, or if your baby takes certain medications, they might trigger baby acne.

How long will it last?
Baby acne usually clears up within a few weeks, but it can linger for months. If it doesn't clear up within three months or you're concerned about it, talk with your baby's doctor.

What can I do about my baby's complexion in the meantime?
Well, there are some things you should not do. Don't put creams or oils on your baby's skin, because these can make the acne worse. Don't use over-the-counter acne medicines. And don't scrub. Baby acne isn't caused by dirt.

In fact, too much washing can further irritate your baby's skin, so don't overdo the cleansing. Simply wash your baby's face with mild baby soap and water once a day. Gently pat it dry.

Patience is usually the best course of action. Your baby's acne doesn't bother him in the least, so try not to let it bother you, either.

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It is probably one of these conditions. Most are harmless and treatable with over-the-counter and home remedies. My guess from the location and your description is the baby is breaking out because of wetness from drooling & feeding. If that's it, it's similar to chapped skin, and you just need to treat it by keeping it dry and maybe put Vaseline or baby cream on it. My 2nd guess would be milia which is sort of like baby acne, and that usually goes away on its own.

If this website is not helpful in identifying the rash and easing your concern, you might try calling the nearest physician for a phone consult. If there are no other symptoms such as fever, loss of appetite, etc., it's probably nothing to worry about, but I'm sure you want to err on the side of caution!

http://www.pediatricassociates.com/ParentCare/NewbornRashes.html

Answer 6

It is very common for newborns to suffer from "newborn acne" which is caused by the changing hormones in their bodies from being born (mom's hormones are transmitted to baby), this is especially common and can last longer and come and go if the baby is breastfed since the baby will continue to get some of the mother's hormones.

It could also be a simple heat rash, which is common in the winter when us well-meaning parents over dress our babies for cold weather. Try to keep the baby warm, but not over dressed, only one more layer of clothing than adults, especially at bedtime, and check baby's hands and feet, if they are warm when not covered your baby is probably over dressed. Baby's hands should be slightly cool when baby is properly dressed due to their immature circulatory systems.

Lastly, dry skin can actually cause this kind of rash also. The best treatment (recommended by my own doctor) is to apply Eucerin lotion to the face twice a day and only wash the face with plain water so as not to dry it out--and newborns only need to be bathed once or twice a week.

Rashes in babies are extremely common, so don't be too concerned unless despite all your treatments it continues to spread or she develops other symptoms.

Answer 7

Well, it could be a number of things. Sounds like prickly heat, which is a heat rash if baby is too warm, like overdressed, or it could be an allergic reaction to something. If you are not breastfeeding, it could be the formula. My baby developed a face rash and neck rash and it was the formula, so he was switched to soy. Could be infant acne as well. If formula feeding, you may want to try something different and it probably will go away. Hope this gave you some insight.

Answer 8

When my son was about 1 month I noticed the same thing...I quickly came to realize he was having an adverse reaction to the Johnson & Johnson cream I was putting on his body and face. I immediately switched to a generic brand and he hasn't had a problem since...He's now over 5 months old. I hope this helps.

Answer 9

When you have acne it’s really important to keep your skin clean and to have a healthy diet, so drink lots of water (and green tea!) and exfoliate once a week (twice if you have oily skin) with a paste of honey, lemon and sugar. For creams to use, look up the Monsia skincare line, they have everything you need to keep your skin clean and to clear and brighten it up. They give you the moisturizer (with sunscreen), toner, cleanser and night repair cream. If you use all that and exfoliate and eat properly then your acne will disappear, I know because that’s what I did.

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While it took little less than two months for me to really see a difference, my acne, blackheads and whole lot of other skin problems I had such as eczema had completely cleared! It was totally amazing...

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