Newborn Acne?? Scabs??
 

Hello,

Our 2 month old has had baby acne for the last 3 weeks. The acne has
appeared to stop, but her forehead and scalp have turned into a scabby
mess.

I know baby acne is common, but I never about the scabby after-effect.
Is that normal too?

Thank you,

- Adrian (New daddy)

Newborn Acne?? Scabs??
 

On 2 Oct 2003 14:31:55 -0700, (Adrian) said:

Hello,

Our 2 month old has had baby acne for the last 3 weeks. The acne has
appeared to stop, but her forehead and scalp have turned into a scabby
mess.

I know baby acne is common, but I never about the scabby after-effect.
Is that normal too?

Thank you,

- Adrian (New daddy)


first, congrats on your new baby :)

could he/she have a case of cradle cap?

http://www.dermnetnz.org/index.html


jenn

Newborn Acne?? Scabs??
 

Hi -

I've never heard of infant acne causing scabs. Have you consulted with
your ped to make SURE it's really just infant acne? It's worth a visit
to make sure it's not a different sort of rash.

--Beth Kevles

http://web.mit.edu/kevles/www/nomilk.html -- a page for the milk-allergic
Disclaimer: Nothing in this message should be construed as medical
advice. Please consult with your own medical practicioner.

NOTE: No email is read at my MIT address. Use the AOL one if you would
like me to reply.

Newborn Acne?? Scabs??
 

In article ,
(Adrian) wrote:

Hello,

Our 2 month old has had baby acne for the last 3 weeks. The acne has
appeared to stop, but her forehead and scalp have turned into a scabby
mess.

I know baby acne is common, but I never about the scabby after-effect.
Is that normal too?

Thank you,

- Adrian (New daddy)

Sounds more like cradle cap.

I don't know if they always travel together, buy my son had really bad
baby acne -- I swear he looked like he'd been in a fire -- and also
really bad cradle cap. (He also continues to struggle with excema, mild
asthma, and gastro-esophogal reflux. I've been told by one doctor that
those three DO travel together, but I don't know if they are related at
all to the baby problems.)

meh
--
Children won't care how much you know until they know how much you care

Newborn Acne?? Scabs??
 

Beth Kevles wibbled

I've never heard of infant acne causing scabs.

It does if you have a baby that likes to scratch the spots... ask me
how I know this! It isn't cradle cap - his scalp is clear, and anyway
he had a touch of cradle cap when he was born and it looks totally
different. The scabs appeared on his cheeks and chin when he took the
top off some of the spots. They heal up again very quickly, though, and
fade away.

Jac

Newborn Acne?? Scabs??
 

My daughter had a really bad rash on her face that I attributed to baby
acne, but it kept getting a lot worse and then it got infected because she
kept scratching it. She also had a bad case of cradle crap.

My pediatrician recommended the following things:

**Two prescriptions (one for the infected area and one to clear up the
rash - worked within one day)

**For her head, Gerber's cradle cap kit - a four step kit to treat cradle
cap - worked within one day, but continue to use it almost every other bath)

**Wash everything she has in Dreft

**Wash everything we wear in All Free

**No lotions or perfumes

Hopefully, these things can help and good luck!

"Adrian" wrote in message
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Hello,

Our 2 month old has had baby acne for the last 3 weeks. The acne has
appeared to stop, but her forehead and scalp have turned into a scabby
mess.

I know baby acne is common, but I never about the scabby after-effect.
Is that normal too?

Thank you,

- Adrian (New daddy)

Newborn Acne?? Scabs??
 

Patti M. wrote:

**Wash everything she has in Dreft

**Wash everything we wear in All Free


Dreft isn't such a good choice for sensitive-skinned babies, though it's
been marketed as such. It's really quite harsh and has fragrances. I'd just
wash *everything* in the free & clear detergent.

Oh, and breastmilk is great for clearing up skin - just dab a little on the
affected areas.

--
iphigenia
www.tristyn.net
"i have heard the mermaids singing, each to each.
i do not think that they will sing to me."

Newborn Acne?? Scabs??
 

Adrian wrote:

I know baby acne is common, but I never about the scabby after-effect.
Is that normal too?

Sounds like cradle cap, a perfectly harmless condition of the skin
on the scalp, and common in young babies. For a home remedy, you
can soak the white patches in babyoil and then carefully remove
them with a soft toothbrush or with your fingers. Although it looks
nasty, it doesn't do any harm whatsoever, and often disappears by
itself in a few months or so.

--
-- I
mommy to DS (14m)
guardian of DH
EDD 05-17-2004
War doesn't decide who's right - only who's left

Newborn Acne?? Scabs??
 

Thanks Jenn,

Yes, that's it! Guess I'm learning alot. Thanks for your help, and
everyone else who replied!

Best wishes,
- Adrian




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On 2 Oct 2003 14:31:55 -0700, (Adrian) said:

Hello,

Our 2 month old has had baby acne for the last 3 weeks. The acne has
appeared to stop, but her forehead and scalp have turned into a scabby
mess.

I know baby acne is common, but I never about the scabby after-effect.
Is that normal too?

Thank you,

- Adrian (New daddy)


first, congrats on your new baby :)

could he/she have a case of cradle cap?

http://www.dermnetnz.org/index.html


jenn