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Acne of Newborn

 

More than 30 percent of newborns develop acne of the face: mainly small, red bumps. This neonatal acne begins at 3 to 4 weeks of age and lasts until 4 to 6 months of age. The cause appears to be the transfer of maternal androgens (hormones) just prior to birth. Since it is temporary, no treatment is necessary. Baby oil or ointments will just make it worse.

Written by B.D. Schmitt, M.D., author of "Your Child's Health," Bantam Books.
Published by Clinical Reference Systems, a division of HBO & Company.
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Review Date: 6/30/01