We all now what it’s like to have an itch or rash and we all now how irritating and sore they can become. Unfortunately there is no age limit or starting age to skin conditions and baby skin rash and acne is a very common condition in babies and infants. There are many different forms of baby skin conditions and it’s important from the start to find out what irritation your baby is suffering from in order to apply the correct treatment. Once the cause of the rash is identified treatment will follow. Never second guess and prescribe your own antidote or creams. Always seek a doctors or dermatologists opinion.



Baby Eczema is a common condition in babies and very uncomfortable at any age. It is a red itching area and generally patchy. Atopic dermatitis is usually the condition in babies and infants but most will call it eczema. The red patch itchy area can become flared due to a number of reasons and is very sensitive. Some of these causes are listed below and may also trigger other flare ups in baby skin rash and acne.

• Scratching and constant rubbing of the skin
• Dry Skin
• Eggs
• Soap with a high PH value
• Changing detergent
• Excessive Heat through excessive baby clothing
• Exposure to cold
• Woolen styled clothing or baby blankets
• Excessive use of moisturizers


Baby skin rash and acne along with eczema generally begin around the facial area but can trigger anywhere depending on the condition. Apart from the face the other most common area’s to be affected tend to be around joints: Knees, Elbows, Wrists, Ankles and creases in the neck region. The main irritation is always the itching.



Will my baby always suffer from these conditions?

Generally most babies will grow out of eczema. Baby skin rash and acne symptoms are normally gone after the first few years. It may last longer in some children and it can be genetic and be more of a lifelong condition. The good news is that there are fantastic treatments out there today and normally the eczema is worse at the earlier age. Also remember that these conditions are not contagious.


How do you treat eczema and irritating skin conditions?

Firstly baby skin rash and acne is triggered or flared up by common daily occurrence such as the clothing or blankets and also mentioned earlier detergent and humidity to name but a few. If your baby has sensitive skin it is wise to use non woolen blankets. Make sure your baby is not exposed to excessive heat as sweating the skin will result in itching. Over heating is probably the most common cause of a flare up. It is important to use moisturizer on your baby but use in proportion and never excessively.



When bathing your baby and although fun avoid unnecessary lengthy baths are this has a tendency to dry out the skin. Short bathing in lukewarm water at regular intervals will be far better to rehydrate the skin than long baths. Avoid using cleansers unless the skin is very dry. Many parents use humidifiers in the baby’s room as these are know to help prevention of dry skin. If you choose to use steroid creams to treat baby skin rash and acne it is advisable once again to seek medical advice. What might have worked for one baby may not necessarily work for another. Different steroids have different potency. A pharmacist or dermatologist is best to consult with before picking some random brand of the shelf.


Can breastfeeding help prevent eczema?

Many experts believe that breastfeeding can help reduce eczema or atopic dermatitis. Breastfeeding decreases the introduction of what are called trigger foods for baby skin rash and acne such as: eggs, cow’s milk, peanuts etc