Creams and ointments formulated for adolescent or adult use are far too harsh for a baby's sensitive skin. Using over-the-counter acne medication can irritate the skin, making the acne worse. It can also cause your baby's face to become excessively dry. Worst-case scenario, your baby's skin could become so dry that it begins to cause him or her pain. In most cases, over-the-counter creams will only irritate your baby's skin and should be avoided. In special cases, though, your doctor may recommend a mild 1 percent hydrocortisone cream or ionic colloidal silver solution.  Hydrocortisone cream treats the dry, itchy, and sometimes painful skin that results from severe cases of baby acne. By soothing the skin, the cream reduces the production of oil, ultimately leading the a clearer complexion. Note that hydrocortisone cream can hurt your baby if it gets into the eyes or mouth, though. Ionic colloidal silver solution is generally considered safer than hydrocortisone cream. It kills the bacteria that thrive in facial oil and soothes itchy skin. Only apply a small amount of either product to your baby's skin and use the product for a maximum amount of twice a day for two days. If the baby acne on your child's face appears to cause pain or discomfort, or if it lasts past a couple of months, your doctor may prescribe a gentle prescription acne cream to help clear the baby's skin.  The cream is almost always a retinoid cream. Retinoids are a type of chemical compound that regulate the growth of skin tissue. Common retinoid creams used to treat baby acne include adapalene, tazarotene, and tretinoin. Apply the medicated cream as directed. Typically, the cream is applied topically by smoothing it over the affected area once a day, roughly 20 to 30 minutes after you wash your baby. Some conditions may masquerade as baby acne when, in actuality, they are something else entirely.  If your baby is older than four to six months, the bumps on your baby's skin are less likely to be acne. Eczema is the next most common skin condition your baby may face. These bumps could also be the result of a mild allergic reaction to a new food introduced into your baby's diet. If you recently began your baby on a new food or drink, stop giving it to your baby and report the results to your baby's doctor.
لا تستخدمي الأدوية الطبية المصممة للبالغين لأن الكريمات والمراهم المصممة للمراهقين أو البالغين قاسية جدًا على بشرة الرضّع الحساسة. لا تستخدمي الأدوية المنزلية إلا بموافقة طبيبك. اطلبي كريم بوصفة طبية. استفسري عن التغيرات الغذائية والأسباب الأخرى المحتملة.