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Baby acne on 21 days old
My 21 days old daughter has developed few acne on her face. Please suggest what needs to be done
I am using cetaphil baby lotion on face.
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This is harmless. Due to mother's hormones. Should clear in couple of weeks.
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Only if it doesn't disappear after > 1 month need to investigate
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Better to avoid Cetaphil lotion as it could make skin more greasy
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult to Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Aishwarya D
Pediatrician
8 yrs exp
Chennai
It's very common In babies . Just use calosoft lotion or venusia baby cream twice a day . It wil go away on its own by few days
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Dr. M.L.Kothari
Pediatrician
42 yrs exp
Jaipur
Dear parents,
Your Baby is suffering from neonatal acne,
Most baby have them and generally subside by itself as mother harmone as washed of Baby blood
Take about 4to6 weeks.
No medicine required
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Dr. BT Vignesh
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Hosur
It is normal for newborn baby, continue cetaphil lotion, it wil disappear in 5-7 days.
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Dr. Saurodip Maity
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Pls book a formal consult.
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