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Do baby's get acne?

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Transiently: Babies often get a transient "baby acne" that is not present at birth (bathed in the waters of the womb) but comes out at a few weeks & lasts a few months. It is thought to result from maternal hormone effect which gradually declines as the baby ages.It will generally disappear without specific treatment.

Answered 6/16/2020

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes : Baby acne is a real diagnosis and it has nothing to do with you. It does need to be looked at by the doctor to be sure that is what it is though.

Answered 3/24/2014

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Baby acne: Yes and it is quite common. And will go away without treatment.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Rash: Babies of age 6 weeks and above can get rashes on face and chest which look similar to acne. They are benign ,

Answered 10/21/2018

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