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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?

Q: 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?

: 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.

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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.

Answered 9/16/2023

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A member asked:

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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