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My 1 wk old newborn is breaking out on her face & neck. is this normal? how long does it last? & can i do anything about it?
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Neonatal acne: It sounds like you are describing neonatal acne. Do not apply any lotions or soaps to the face. Warm water is all you need to wash the face and neck. If the rash starts to look more red, you can sparingly (only a small amount) apply 1% Hydrocortisone cream once a day for 3 days only.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Patience: The baby acne is a common event that reflects hormones transferred during the pregnancy. While the baby is floating in moisture, the skin is will not respond, but within weeks of birth they break out for many weeks before the hormone levels begin to drop ; the acne disappears. Keeping the skin clean ; avoiding irritating soaps helps. Occasional use of a 1/2% hc once daily can calm some lesions.
Answered 1/8/2014
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