Baby acne is usually seen on the cheeks, chin, and forehead. It can
be present at birth but usually develops around 3 to 4 weeks of
age. Baby acne occurs when hormonal changes in the body stimulate
oil glands in the baby's skin. The condition can look worse when
the baby is crying or fussy, or any other instance that increases
blood flow to the skin. Baby acne is harmless and usually resolves
on its own within several weeks.
Review Date: 10/30/2010
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of
General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington
School of Medicine. Also reviewed by Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta
Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by
VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA,
Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
