How long does baby acne last?

[ljo1984]

Freya had it for a few weeks, same sort of age. I noticed your bf, I mentioned the spots in passing infront of hv and she said it's due to my hormones in my milk! But it had settled now and she has clear skin.
Craddle cap Imogen had and I used dentenox shampoo and used it 2-3 times a week when bathing her as it wasn't really bad. Freyas not had any yet but I still used dentenox (I love the smell too lol) but apparently expressed bm is supposed to be good on it but I've no experience of doing this. X

 

[Mb2012]

My daughter has this I think it started around 3 or so weeks they were red then and her doctor told us to only use 1% cortisone cream on it it seems to be helping a little as her face looks like its clearing up some, she also has whiteheads on her face and cradle cap. Try to make sure none of the flakes get on his face the doctor told me it can make it worse so keep his hair washed and clean.

How often should I wash his hair with craddle cap?

Freya had it for a few weeks, same sort of age. I noticed your bf, I mentioned the spots in passing infront of hv and she said it's due to my hormones in my milk! But it had settled now and she has clear skin.
Craddle cap Imogen had and I used dentenox shampoo and used it 2-3 times a week when bathing her as it wasn't really bad. Freyas not had any yet but I still used dentenox (I love the smell too lol) but apparently expressed bm is supposed to be good on it but I've no experience of doing this. X

2-3 times a week is what we were told. I read online that baby oil on the scalp and then scrubbing with a brush and washing their hair works but I have no idea and I'm too paranoid it'll cause more problems to try and I've also heard about breast milk helping but I'm not too sure either. Maybe ask around the breast feeding section and they may be able to help.

 

[ljo1984]

I've just been brushing my toddlers hair and I've noticed a couple of small patches (size of a 5p coin) that looks like cradle cap!! I think I'll try the oil to soften it and give her hair a wash. I use children's shampoo and separate conditioner on her hair every other day, it's quite long and thick and shes a hair player so if she's got any food on her hands it's in there ha ha, so does need washing. Wonder what using dentinox only in her hair would be like! Very static I think ha ha. X

 

[MeowPurr32]

My poor little guy (5 weeks old) also has baby acne so bad it's all over his face, neck, some on his head, all over his shoulders, and along the top of his chest. He has a few around his nipples and on his male parts, too.

I think they look kind of cute, but people make comments about them. His aunt said she wanted to photoshop the photos of him and her because of it. Even if she was joking, I don't find that funny.

I tried putting breast milk on his face one day, but it seemed worse the next day, so I am afraid to try again. Have been washing his face (and bathing him) with just water, so it's not due to products.

Hoping it goes away soon! It's been at least 3 weeks already, and some seem to be drying out, but he's also getting new ones
I've read baby acne can last months in some cases...