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Q: Baby Acne

asked by: playgurlie85 on April 28th, 2005

Experienced User

Someone help my newborn is only 2weeks and he has developed little white head pimples on his forehead cheeks and the top of his scalp they are red and seem to be multipling... He is also only pooping once a day. Anyone have any advice or treatment for this baby acne? How long will it last? What should I do ?

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frantic4mommy

replied on August 17th, 2005

Experienced User

All babys get it its just them tring to get use to the out side world. Andit is normal dont pop them or any thing thell go away by it self. If you need any thing feel freee to write me and they last from a few week to a few mt.S normaly

chaosbob

replied on August 17th, 2005

Experienced User

Normal..Will last until around 2-3 months...Some may get rid of it earlier, some ..It may last

mommy of 1

replied on August 17th, 2005

Experienced User

It only lasted a couple weeks with my daughter

wife2jason_mom2ryley

replied on September 20th, 2005

Experienced User

On and off with my son...I'v seen baby's have it really bad for long periods though!?!?!?!?!

Starwarschicky

replied on January 16th, 2006

New User

It clears up on it's own, it's left over hormones from the mothers body

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