New rashes may appear in babies after a few days, weeks, or even months. Common Rashes in the First Few Months of a Baby's Life Cradle cap (seborrhea) often shows up at 1-2 months of age. Greasy, yellowish crusts appear on the scalp and may include a red, irritating rash on the...
These little white spots (caused by blocked pores) on a newborn’s face are temporary and nothing to worry about. About half of all newborns will develop this and they will usually go away within the first month. 3. Baby acne In addition to the little whiteheads, some babies will also...
They are caused by the first secretions of the child's sweat glands. Like newborn acne, milia require no treatment and disappear a few weeks after birth. Milia Hide Details This photo shows small, cream-colored cysts commonly seen on the face of newborns. SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY...
Do a nightly or morning tick check on your babe, and after outdoor activity. I realize your babies probably aren’t out rolling around in the grass, but I did once find a tick on my baby after I took her on a hike with her in the carrier – it probably crawled off of me onto h...
Most babies born to women with lupus are entirely healthy. But in rare cases, the newborn of a mom with lupus may have neonatal lupus. This condition can cause a skin rash, anemia, or liver problems. The symptoms usually go away after a few months and don't cause permanent damage. How...
Don’t worry too much about redness on your newborn’s neck. It is common for newborns to have some redness in the creases of their necks. The redness is caused by a condition known as seborrheic dermatitis and should disappear on their own. If they remain 1 or 2 weeks after your chil...