Who is more prone to baby acne – boys or girls?
Scientific studies have shown that male babies are more prone to acne than females. Why is this you ask? Well, after birth your son will have much lower levels of the estrogen hormone in his system. As his tiny body begins to adjust to his new hormone levels, it is not unusual for his baby acne to disappear and then reappear a few weeks later. But rest assured, his baby acne will be completely gone in the coming months. As a parent you want to make sure your child gets the best care, so what can you do? Well, first off stay calm as this condition is very common in infants. If you talk to any parent they will assure you that it’s simply a phase that will pass so don’t worry. Actually, nearly 1 out of every 5 babies will experience some form of baby acne during their infant years. Whatever you do never apply lotions or oils to your baby’s face as this will only cause more outbreaks. Instead use a very mild soap and warm water to cleanse your baby. In my case I actually used a rinse of ap
