Many people imagine a baby’s skin to be smooth and flawless, but there are skin conditions that affect a baby’s appearance. Some parents worry about what is normal and what requires treatment. Most babies develop some form of skin rash...
Baby acne is often referred to as neonatal acne. The condition is common in many infants and is seen at the time of birth to four months of age. The acne appears as whiteheads, small white bumps that appear on the chin, forehead and cheeks of...
It is very common for infants to develop a variety of rashes during their first year of life. According to Dr. Nina O'Connor, lead author of "Newborn Skin Part I. Common Rashes" published in the January 2008 issue of "American Family Physician,"...
Skin rashes are not uncommon among neonates. Fortunately, most of them are harmless and some are even natural parts of infant maturation. Common neonatal rashes can range from a mild reddening of the skin to thick crusty scales. Some rashes also...
Pimple-like bumps appearing on a baby's face or body can cause distress for many parents, according to Dr. Anil Predhan, a pediatrician in Bradford, Pennsylvania. While baby acne may be the culprit, many other rashes could cause the bumps. Dr....
New parents often look at every feature of their baby to ensure that he is perfectly healthy, a practice that continues through those initial first months. Although television commercials and magazine articles depict babies with perfectly rosy...
Rashes are common infant maladies that manifest in nearly 95 percent of neonates. Most skin conditions are relatively benign and can easily be prevented by things such as proper hygiene, vaccinations and vigilant elimination of allergins, while...
Each stage of life has different skin care needs. While babies have new, healthy skin, they're prone to the effects of hormones from the womb. Children who play in the sun all day need protection from ultraviolet light. Teens will begin seeing...
Numerous childhood skin problems exist. Most people recognize bug bites, diaper rash, dry skin and sunburn--but eczema, bacteria, viruses and fungi commonly cause skin problems too. Allergies frequently cause skin conditions with symptoms of hives...
Erythromycin is an antibiotic that belongs to the macrolide family and is derived from a strain of bacteria known as Streptomyces erythraeus. Erythromycin prevents the growth of the bacteria by inhibiting the process of protein synthesis in them...
