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Question: She is just about 5 weeks old and for the past week and a half has been breaking out really bad. She always has a patch of little red bumps behind her ears and around her eyes but now her entire face is red and bumpy and some are whiteheads. Does this sound like normal acne or eczema? Or possible a food allergy. She is purely breast fed and I am trying to cut out dairy for 3 days to see if that helps.3 months ago Additional Details3 months agoIt also tends to come and go with the exception of the ones behind her ears and by her eyes.3 months agoMy public health nurse told me to cut dairy for 3 days to see what happens.3 months agoIf it is eczema can I use that new baby eczema wash they make?
Answer: Most likely it's the baby acne. Your hormones are starting to leave her system and this can cause break-outs. Make and appt. with her pediatrician to make sure, but most likely it's just the acne and will go away after a few weeks. Don't use soap, not even the baby bath kind on her skin, just wash her face gently with a soft cloth and plain water. And never touch or pick at the bumps. Good Luck.P.S.- Don't cut out the dairy products unless her pediatrician thinks that's the cause, your body needs the calcium and protein of dairy products.
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