Newborn third day, there are these black spots again. What are they?

Patient's question:

Newborn on the 8th day, when they were just born, there was nothing on their face. After the third day, I noticed a red thing by their mouth, like the skin was scratched. On the seventh day, I pinched it off, and it bled. Then on the third day, there was another black spot. What is this?

Doctor's answer:

According to your description, it is likely that the baby scratched it themselves, and then it formed a scab. After you picked off the scab, the skin broke, and the blood scab turned white. We warmly welcome interaction and discussion.

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