Question 1

i am breastfeeding my baby and he has a rush on his face, neck and head for 5 days. is that baby acne ? or how do i know if its baby acne or something else?

Accepted Answer

: Baby acne is a reflection of retained maternal hormones that cannot be removed by the absent placenta. It usually emerges by a week or two and disappears before 2-3 months. Since you did not describe it or provide the kids age, it is hard to provide more of an answer.

Question 2

can a 3 week old infant get baby acne on her head? all over her face also including eyelids. everyday it's getting worse. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Baby acne: Baby acne is a common occurence.  Wash her face with mild soap once a day. Do not try to pop the pimples or blackheads. The acne will disappear over several months. If the acne is becoming more widespread have her seen by her doctor.

Question 3

does baby acne on an infant make their skin appear darker?

Accepted Answer

Consult doctor: An infant should not have acne. If the baby has any rash or pimples, please consult your pediatrician.

Question 4

7 week infant has baby acne and dry skin on face. what can i do to help? how long does thr acnd usually last?

Accepted Answer

Patience: Baby acne is a common and temporary  problem.It usually appears by age 2 weeks and disappears by 3 months. Keeping the skin clean is the major plan. If it persists after 3 months and or intensifies, some normal ace treatments can be beneficial, but the doc should look into unusual hormonal issues as a cause at that point.

Question 5

can baby acne appear in places other than the babies face? my son's ped  diagnosis him w/baby acne. but it has spread to his arms and shoulders.

Accepted Answer

Baby Acne: Baby acne, also called infant or infantile acne, looks like a rough, red rash. It's most common on the infant's cheeks and nose, although it can appear anywhere on the face and back. Comedones and papules will be present, and possibly some small pustules. Baby acne may come and go, and tends to look worse when the baby is fussy or crying. Yes, it can also appear on arms or legs.

Question 6

will rubbing a pee-soaked diaper on an infant's face and/or tongue cure him of thrush and baby acne?

Accepted Answer

Dont think so: This doesnt sound like a good idea, at all. Thrush is a fungal infection and needs a proper anti fungal medication that can be prescribed by a physician. Baby acne i will leave for another physician to comment on. But i can say with great confidence that rubbing a pee-soaked diaper on a babys face/tongue will not solve the problem. Probably a bad idea.

Question 7

how do i get rid of my baby's baby acne?

Accepted Answer

Time: Infantile acne is just a response to the mother's hormones and will fade on it own.  There is no reason to treat it unless it persists past 3 months of age.

Question 8

is there anything on my diet that causes baby acne? is there anything i can do to improve its appearance?

Accepted Answer

Not diet related: Baby acne is very common and nothing serious it resolves quickly without intervention. Do not scrape or pop the sores as this increases the inflammation and can lead to scarring.

Question 9

why is not ok to kiss a 2 week old baby on her face? i also noticed she have some baby acne will that go away? why do they get acne?

Accepted Answer

Baby acne: The only reason to not kiss a baby on her face is if the kisser has a cold. Baby acne is fairly common, unclear why it happens. It usually disappears on its own in several weeks.

Question 10

baby acne on her cheeks behind her ears & all over her head normal? not spreading to body but seems worse somedays could my diet be cause? fast food?

Accepted Answer

Seborrheic derm: Not baby acne, more likely seborrheic dermatitis (cradle cap). Use aquaphor to all affected areas and gently scrape out the crust. Probably not an allergic reaction. The good news is that they grow out of it. Attach a pic if you can :)

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I am breastfeeding my baby and he has a rush on his face, neck and head for 5 days. is that baby acne ? or how do i know if its baby acne or something else?

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Can a 3 week old infant get baby acne on her head? all over her face also including eyelids. everyday it's getting worse. what can i do?

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Does baby acne on an infant make their skin appear darker?

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7 week infant has baby acne and dry skin on face. what can i do to help? how long does thr acnd usually last?

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Can baby acne appear in places other than the babies face? my son's ped diagnosis him w/baby acne. but it has spread to his arms and shoulders.

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Will rubbing a pee-soaked diaper on an infant's face and/or tongue cure him of thrush and baby acne?

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How do i get rid of my baby's baby acne?

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Is there anything on my diet that causes baby acne? is there anything i can do to improve its appearance?

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Why is not ok to kiss a 2 week old baby on her face? i also noticed she have some baby acne will that go away? why do they get acne?

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Baby acne on her cheeks behind her ears & all over her head normal? not spreading to body but seems worse somedays could my diet be cause? fast food?

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