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Preparing for your appointment
By Mayo Clinic staffIf you're following a standard well-check schedule, your baby will likely visit with your family doctor or pediatrician soon. These regular appointments offer a good opportunity to discuss concerns about your baby's health. Your time with the doctor is limited, so preparing a list of questions will help you make the most of your time together. For baby acne, some basic questions to ask your doctor include:
- Is my baby's condition likely temporary or chronic?
- What is the best course of action?
- Are there any restrictions I need to follow?
In addition to the questions that you've prepared to ask your baby's doctor, don't hesitate to ask questions during your appointment.
What to expect from your baby's doctor
In order to determine the seriousness of your baby's acne, your baby's doctor may ask you:
- Do you have a family history of severe acne?
- Has your baby come into contact with any medications that can cause acne, such as corticosteroids or iodine-containing drugs?
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- Infantile acne. American Academy of Dermatology. http://www.skincarephysicians.com/acnenet/infantileacne.html. Accessed Jan.7, 2010.
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- Pielop JA. Benign skin and scalp lesions in the newborn and young infant. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Jan. 6, 2010.
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