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Can Baby Acne Be A Milk Allergy. Since a babys skin is delicate baby acne can be aggravated by milk formula or spit-up coming in contact with the skin. In most cases of cows milk allergy your baby will show several symptoms in a pattern that will suggest either the delayed or immediate type of food allergy. I never questioned whether it was milk spots also known as baby acne or a more serious allergy reaction such as CMPA assuming the former out of ignorance. Baby acne is common and usually clears up on its own.
Tiny white bumps usually on the face. When bathing your baby or applying breast milk to acne be gentle and dont scrub. Fortunately most children outgrow milk allergy. While baby acne is common amongst all babies some acne is also caused by allergies. Flakes of dead skin becoming trapped in pockets under the skin. Since a babys skin is delicate baby acne can be aggravated by milk formula or spit-up coming in contact with the skin.
So unless your baby has these issues too or isnt thriving you could just wait for a couple of months and see if the acne disappears.
Baby acne looks like red pimples while milia are tiny white bumps or whiteheads. A dairy or other food allergy can lead to an overworked immune system and chronic inflammation in the body. This should not be harmful to your baby. Breast milk also has antibacterial properties due to the presence of lysozyme an enzyme that inhibits microbial growth. Baby acne is harmless and usually goes away within a few weeks. Some studies have noted that skim milk is the most likely acne trigger.