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Baby acne is usually characterized by small red bumps or pustules on a baby's cheeks, chin and forehead. It often develops within the first three to four weeks after birth. Baby acne may look worse when your baby is fussy or crying.
Many babies also develop tiny white bumps on the nose, chin or cheeks. These are known as milia.
When to see a doctor
Consult your baby's doctor if you're concerned about your baby's complexion, your baby's acne is worsening or it doesn't clear up within three months.
- Jackson C. Rashes and skin conditions. American Academy of Pediatrics. http://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/bathing-skin-care/pages/Rashes-and-Skin-Conditions.aspx. Accessed Jan. 7, 2010.
- Infantile acne. American Academy of Dermatology. http://www.skincarephysicians.com/acnenet/infantileacne.html. Accessed Jan.7, 2010.
- Morelli JG, et al. Transient diseases in newborns. In: Hay WW, et al. Current Diagnosis and Treatment: Pediatrics. 19th ed. New York, N.Y.: The McGraw-Hill Companies; 2009. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aID=3400673. Accessed Jan. 7, 2010.
- Pielop JA. Benign skin and scalp lesions in the newborn and young infant. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Jan. 6, 2010.
- O'Connor NR, et al. Newborn skin: Part I. Common rashes. American Family Physician. 2008;77:47.
- .Hoecker JL. (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Jan. 12, 2010.
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