# What is milk rash?

> Source: https://furleybio.com/blog/what-is-milk-rash/
> Published: 2018-01-16 | Updated: 2025-09-26
> Author: Furley Bioextracts
> Language: en-US

Babies are born with soft and silky-smooth skin. Unfortunately, they can have rashes within days or months of birth. It’s normal for babies to develop rashes from as early as a few days old, as their sensitive skin adapts to a different environment. These rashes are common albeit hideous. Thankfully, it doesn’t cause any pain or discomfort to your baby.

Most rashes are ***harmless*** and ***go away*** on their own.

The most common rash that babies get is the milk rash. Milk rash is also known as milk spot or ‘milia’. Milk rashes are identified as a reddish rash that might appear on the baby’s skin including eyes, cheeks, nose and forehead, which is a commonly seen reaction in newborns and infants. For older babies, it could be characterized as white pimple-like growths that may appear on the face or shoulders. These tend to get worse before clearing up completely after a few weeks or months.

 

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