Parents’ concern for the baby’s health is a natural phenomenon. Everyone wants and does everything they can to ensure that their baby has good health and soft, smooth skin. Baby acne is one of the skin conditions that can make the baby look unsightly.
In general, baby acne is the result of the mother’s hormones being put at bay during pregnancy. However, this acne does not appear after three or four weeks after birth. Hormones passed from the mother trigger the production of oils and lead to the development of acne. The use of certain medications can be the factor behind the appearance of infantile acne in some cases. Contact with saliva or milk from the affected area can worsen the condition of baby acne. Crying, which is natural for babies, increases blood flow to the skin. Such increased blood flow can cause irritation to the baby’s skin.
There are some remedies like washing the affected area with mild soap and water that is traditionally used to relieve baby acne. You need to understand that acne is caused by the clogging of the pores due to the accumulation of dead skin cells and excess oil. Never use harsh soaps or scrubs to clean your baby’s face. It could aggravate the condition. Using warm water can help to some extent.
There are some over-the-counter medications available for the treatment of baby acne. However, it is recommended that you consult your health care provider before using such medications, as selecting the wrong medication can lead to certain skin disorders.
The use of colloidal silver products is considered one of the safe remedies to treat baby acne. The silver particles in colloidal silver products disinfect the area and kill the bacteria that are the main cause of acne in babies. More importantly, the silver particles kill only the infected tissues without harming other tissues or body systems. Colloidal silver is available in solution form. Colloidal silver is usually applied topically to baby acne. As microorganisms present in baby acne come into contact with the colloidal silver product, the silver particles in the product kill bacteria by attacking enzymes (which are necessary for bacteria to grow). As a result of this attack the microorganisms suffocate and die. These dead organisms are then eliminated through the lymphatic system.