Are skin conditions common in newborns?
Yes, these may be divided into two categories. There are skin conditions that represent normal variations, meaning that lots of babies get them and there are no long term health consequences. Then there are other skin conditions that will persist and require evaluation and treatment. What should routine skin care involve? Parents should be aware that there is no one way of caring for your baby’s skin. Many of the skin care recommendations rely on common-sense regimen. There is some science behind recommendations, and then there’s a lot of personal preference. For example, a baby—a newborn, in particular—may not need a bath every day, and therefore it’s not necessary to give one. Obviously you’re cleansing the diaper area, which gets dirty on a regular basis. There may be times, for example, during the winter in colder climates, when a baby’s skin becomes dry and a moisturizer might be useful. It may be applied after bathing and at other times during the day, if needed. Baby powders are
