Babies can also have skin problems just like the rest of us, and more specifically, they can have acne just like the rest of us. Oftentimes, it’s in a way like diaper rash in appearance. But it comes from a different source. Some suggest that in those early stages, babies may still retain many of the natural hormones from the mother. So this would explain in some ways an early breakout. However, there is no sure explanation as there is no sure explanation for any kind of acne. The best way to deal with it is to really keep the area clean, keep it dry, and basically not pop the zits or otherwise irritate them. Just take good care of your baby’s skin as you really should be anyway. It is often surprisingly simple to take care of this particular problem, and eventually, it will go away on its own from what many people have found through their own experiences. Of course at older ages, it seems to last for a long period of time. But baby acne only lasts a short time, and then it goes away on its own with the right cleansing and other methods of skincare appropriate for a baby of that age. However, at that age, there is no need to use regular acne specific treatments.