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Overview
Common in first weeks.
Don't squeeze.
When to get medical care
Call 911Not an emergency.
Get care todayBlisters or fever.
See a doctor soonLasting months.
Causes
Caused by hormones and skin development.
OwieClear has pages on 1 condition that can cause tiny pimples or white bumps on a newborn's face. Each shows how soon to get care.
Common causes
- Baby acne and miliaOften treated at home
Tiny red pimples or white bumps on a newborn's face, from hormones or blocked skin.
What you can do at home
- Wash gently.
Medicines
None needed.
At the doctor
Diagnosed by exam.
Questions you may be asked
- Duration
The exam
A skin exam.
Tests
- None
Prevention
Gentle care.
- Mild soap
Check your symptoms
Most symptoms have more than one possible cause. The symptom checker looks at all of your symptoms together, plus your age, and shows how soon to get care.
Sources
Last updated 2026-11-13.