I've seen as many cases of infant acne in formula-fed babies as in
breastfed ones. The cause is hormonal -- from placental hormones
transferred prior to birth, not from breastmilk. Most cases I've seen in
breastfed babies actually cleared up quicker than in their formula-fed
counterparts!
Becky Saenz, MD
Assistant Professor
University of MS Medical Center
Department of Family Medicine
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