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They’re called milia. They’re harmless and they’re very common — about 40 percent of newborn babies get them, most often on the upper cheeks, nose, or chin. Some babies have just a few, and others have many of them.
It can be upsetting to see your beautiful infant’s skin covered in these little bumps, but they aren’t painful or contagious. And they’ll go away without any treatment in two or three weeks.
You may spot similar bumps on your baby’s gums or on the roof of her mouth. These are called Epstein’s pearls, and they’re also harmless.
What causes milia?
Milia occur when dead skin becomes trapped in tiny pockets near the surface of your baby’s skin. When the surface of the bump wears away, the dead skin is sloughed off and the bump disappears.
Should I treat Milia?
Nope. You don’t need to do anything to treat milia. The bumps will go away on their own, without treatment, in a few weeks, although it’s possible for them to last a month or two.
Enjoy your baby! Hope to see you soon!
Dr Hodge
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