03/12/2025
🎥 First part of our video on common newborn skin conditions
Many skin issues in newborns have similar origins, mostly related to the immaturity of their skin and the maternal hormones still present after birth.
Newborn skin eruptions may appear at birth or within the first few weeks.
They are harmless, temporary, and require no treatment.
• Infant acne
Small red or white spots, mainly on the face.
Very common, completely harmless, and should not be squeezed or touched.
• Milia
Tiny white bumps caused by small deposits of keratin.
Usually on the nose and cheeks, disappearing on their own.
Do not touch them.
• Erythema toxicum neonatorum
Occurs from birth up to the first 3 weeks.
Despite the name, it is not toxic, causes no discomfort, and needs no treatment.
Can appear as large red patches that sometimes cover the face and body, appearing, fading, and reappearing — all completely normal.
✨ Stay tuned for Part 2! More reassuring and useful info for parents is coming soon.
See you soon!