What cream can you put on baby acne?

If your baby’s acne doesn’t clear up after several months of home treatment, the doctor may recommend using a 2.5 percent benzoyl peroxide lotion. In rare cases, they may also prescribe an antibiotic, such as erythromycin or isotretinoin, so that your baby doesn’t have permanent scars.

What causes baby acne on face?

Newborns still have many maternal hormones circulating in their system in the first few weeks following birth. These hormones can cause pimples to develop on the face (chin, cheeks, forehead and eyelids, for example). It’s not uncommon to see baby acne on the chest, neck or back, too.

How long does it take baby acne to go away?

When to see a doctor

Baby acne usually clears up within three to four months.