My baby was born with a bad case of what looks like acne,
which is SO embarrassing because I want everyone to admire
her! Would it help if I squeezed the spots to help them
clear up?
Many babie are born with or develop a rash of tiny white
or yellow pimples (called milia) on their faces, especially
around the nose and forehead. It also sometimes appears
on the body. This is caused by an overproduction of sebum
as the skin tries to lubricate itself. It does clear up
on its own within a few weeks. Just keep the area clean
by wiping gently with clean water when you bath the baby.
Do not on any account try to squeeze the spots – you
risk infection and scarring.
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