Many parents are horrified to find that a baby can be born with acne, or develop it in the first few weeks of life.

In fact, most babies have some kind of rash as newborns. This may be baby acne, seborrhea (also known as seborrheic dermatitis), or eczema. Of these three possible rashes, acne is generally regarded as the least serious because it is the quickest to clear up. It is believed to be caused by hormonal changes occurring at birth.

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Cystic acne has got to be the most painful and disfiguring form of acne. Also known as nodulocystic acne, it creates cyst-like lumps under the skin that are in fact inflamed nodules. These are bigger than the small whiteheads or pimples of other varieties of acne vulgaris (common acne) although like those pimples, they usually contain white pus.

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Can a seemingly healthy and innocent product like milk cause acne vulgaris (common acne)? Surprisingly, the answer for many people may be yes.

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