It's understandable that baby's skin problems can be troubling to parents ... within a few weeks or months without treatment. Baby acne usually appears about four weeks after birth.

Gentle reassurance, mama: You’re not alone if your baby’s skin isn’t “perfect” right now. Baby acne, especially baby acne on the face, is a completely normal (and temporary!) condition that often ...

Acne affects about 20% of newborns, reports the AAD. A parent or caregiver may first notice this when the baby is about 2 weeks old, but it can develop anytime before 6 weeks of age. Parents and ...