Being super sensitive and tender, an infant’s skin is more prone to rashes and skin problems. Although few of them go on their own with a little care, other halves require serious attention at the earliest. Every new parent must know about the difference between harmless rashes and other serious skin conditions in babies. While there are many factors can be causing skin problems to a newly born, common ones can be heat, cold, bacterias, diaper allergies, and fungus. It is always better to be extra careful to prevent these problems from occurring rather than regretting later. Here’s a list of common skin issues in babies that can be useful for new parents. Photo credit: Google

Most of the babies are born with dry skin initially. With proper hydration, it should go away on its own. If it doesn’t, seek medical help.

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Wet diapers for a long time can cause rashes on the baby butt. Baby might experience itchiness and redness in the area. You can talk to your pediatrician and opt for diaper rash creams, ointments, or powder to treat this. However, you must keep the area open for air dry to prevent further spread of the rash.

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Baby acne or neonatal acne is nothing like adult acne and can clear on their own.

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It is more for newborn babies to look a little yellowish due to the high level of bilirubin. In maximum cases, it goes away on its own as the baby’s liver starts to develop its strength. Taking a doctor’s advice is best!

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