Usually acne on babies occurs because of the maternal hormones which the baby inherits during the final months of pregnancy through the placenta. The question is how to treat baby acne?

First of all you should avoid panicking since its temporary. There is no real treatment for Acne. Keeping the baby’s face and body clean and hygienic, using mild baby soap and a soft towel to wipe your baby, using baby products to wash baby clothes are some precautions that should be taken.

It’s not true that if your baby has acne as a baby she will also have acne when she is an adolescent. One of the most common treatments for baby acne is vinegar solution. There are a couple of baby products that contain vinegar and are used for baby acne. You should always check the ingredients before applying them. Vinegar also has no side effects.

Oral medicines which are used for treating adult acne should be completely avoided.  Avoid scrubbing because the baby’s skin is very delicate and it may cause nuisance.

Doctors usually recommend no medication for baby acne and request parents to clean the baby’s body with mild cleansers around two times a day.

Baby acne is a phase which almost every baby goes through. However, there is nothing to get scared of. It’s short-termed and can be dealt with easily. Maintaining hygienic is mandatory and a few precautions can help. You can refer to the above mentioned things and consult a pediatrician incase of extreme acne or rashes.