White spots in newborn's mouth

Usually, we get oral ulcers when our mouths are inflamed. The ulcer is a white substance, similar to a circle, which slowly spreads out from the middle. If it is not treated in time, it will become bigger and bigger. At this time, many parents will find some white spots similar to oral ulcers in their baby’s mouth. What is this? The following editor will show you what this is and give you the answer.

The white (or light yellow) spots you see are medically called epithelial beads. They are formed by the accumulation of local epithelial cells in the oral mucosa, or by the retention of mucous glands. Epithelial beads can grow at the midpoint of the midline of the upper palate, or they can grow on the gums, like small teeth, commonly known as "horse teeth". These are all normal phenomena. They will not cause any local pain or itching and will disappear on their own after a few weeks or months. Never believe some ignorant legends. When the "horse teeth" are picked, if they are broken and secondary bacterial infection occurs, it will cause a lot of pain to the child.

It is also possible that thrush is more common in newborns and infants. It is an oral Candida infection, with white milk-like spots or flakes covering the surface of the oral mucosa, which are not easy to wipe off and have no red surrounding areas. Thrush in children is an infectious disease of the oral mucosa caused by fungi (Candida albicans). In addition, chronic diarrhea, malnourished children, or children who use antibiotics and corticosteroids for a long time, as well as unhygienic nipples and eating utensils, can cause fungi to invade the oral mucosa. Keep tableware and food clean. Bottles, nipples, bowls and spoons should be used by one person only. Wash with alkaline water and boil to sterilize after use. Before each feeding, mothers who are breastfeeding should wash their hands and clean their nipples.

After forcible wiping, the skin and mucous membranes will turn red and sometimes bleed. It does not affect breastfeeding, the main thing is to pay attention to breastfeeding hygiene. You can apply nystatin cod liver oil, take some Mommy Love orally, or use sterile cotton wool dipped in 2%-4% sodium bicarbonate to scrub your mouth gently, and then apply 1% gentian violet to the affected area. The treatment effect is good.