Red rash around baby's mouth

An obvious characteristic of babies is that they drool constantly. The red rash around the baby's mouth is closely related to drooling, but the possibility of disease cannot be ruled out. A single rash cannot clarify the situation. We need to have a comprehensive understanding of the possible causes and judge the nature of the rash based on the child’s own characteristics. So, what causes a red rash around a baby’s mouth? What are the causes? Let’s take a look below.

Reasons for red rash on baby's mouth

(1) Saliva sticks to the face for a long time:

Saliva contains digestive enzymes. If these enzymes stay on the skin surface for too long, they will cause the skin's stratum corneum to break down, leading to dryness and easy skin inflammation.

(2) Long-term use of pacifier:

When a baby sucks on a pacifier, it will rub the skin around the mouth. Even if parents observe that the baby does not drool often, they will still notice a red area around the mouth.

(3) Candida infection:

Candida is a type of mold that is found in the air. Some sensitive babies may get infected and develop rashes after contact.

What to do if you have drool rash?

(1) Wipe away saliva promptly:

Once you see your baby drooling, you can take out a dry, soft gauze and gently wipe it off to keep the lips and face clean.

(2) Apply moisturizer appropriately:

After cleaning the area, apply some moisturizer to moisturize and lock in moisture. If mothers are worried that the body lotion may be accidentally ingested and cause side effects, they can use a thin layer of olive oil instead.

(3) Help your baby cut his nails short:

The area affected by drool rash will be very itchy, and the baby will unconsciously reach out to scratch it. If the nails are very long at this time, by the time parents find out, the baby's face may be covered with small wounds. So dear parents, if you find signs of drool rash on your baby's face, remember to cut your baby's nails short.

(4) Don’t kiss your baby:

Not only the baby's saliva, but also the adult's saliva will remain on the baby's face. Over time, it will also put a burden on the baby's skin.