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How long does baby acne usually last?

My four week old broke out pretty bad with baby acne this week and it is getting worse every day. I know not to mess with it and that it will go away on its own. I was just wondering how long it usually lasts?

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1. A couple of weeks at most, my little brother had it.

2. Usually only a few weeks. Try using a baby wash or lotion for sensitive skin. If it worries you, go see your doctor. He could be allergic to something ( you are using baby detergent in the wash?) or have this condition where their skin gets red. Either way, it will go away.

3. It can last up to 6 weeks. It is totally safe to wash the baby's face gently with the original neutrogena glycerin bar soap. My midwife recommended it for my daughter when she was a newborn, I used it twice a day and it cleared up within 3 days. Just be careful not to get it in baby's eyes.

4. It may go away and come back for for a while until four or five months. From six months on, most babies' skins will be, well, "baby soft."
Baby acne at this stage is quite common.
However, make sure your baby is not suffering from allergic reaction to milk, blankets, lotions, etc. Some babies are allergic even to "baby shampoos" and lotions.

5. it can last a couple of months like up to 3 months. Just have doctor make sure it isn't a rash or eczema. My son had eczema and we thought it was baby acne at first. Good luck!