The mucous membrane of the child’s oral cavity is very tender and sensitive to any external irritants. If a pimple appeared on the gum of a child, then it is necessary to take this problem with all seriousness, since the immunity of the child is only being established and requires a lot of attention to itself.
A pimple can serve as common manifestations of a wen or allergy. These are easily resolved problems. But if the mother of the child does not have experience in this matter, then you should not turn a blind eye to the problem, because a pimple can also be a dangerous fistula or abscess at the root of the tooth. Such a pathology requires special attention, and especially if the baby is sick. Only a doctor will be able to determine the true cause of the appearance of a pimple on the gum in an infant and prescribe an adequate treatment that will bring results.
What are the causes?
The reasons can be very different, if you know the symptoms of manifestation, then you can determine the type of pimple yourself. To make this easier, you should familiarize yourself with the following information about the types of acne on the gums of an infant.
Wen
Zhirovik is the most common type of acne in children. It does not pose a threat to the child and often passes by itself. Parents should pay attention to whether the wen is increasing in size.
If you notice that it is deformed and takes on a large shape, then you need to urgently seek help from a specialist. Please note that squeezing wen in the oral cavity of the child is strictly prohibited. Thus, you can only harm the baby's health.
White bulges on the gums
If a newborn has a pimple on his gum (white), this may be a manifestation of herpes or stomatitis. The knowledge of parents alone cannot solve this problem, therefore it is urgent to consult a doctor.
The appearance of white pimples can be a problem associated with:
- hypothermia;
- transferred ARVI;
- introduced infection in the oral cavity.
Most often, these problems appear after treatment in almost every person. They do not bring harm to health, and the immunity remains untouched.
Red acne on the gums
The appearance of red acne means that soon an abscess will appear in their place. Acne of this kind must be treated with even greater care, since, most likely, pus is inside them. If the pus does not go out on its own, then this can lead to the formation of a cyst. This formation can grow from 2 mm to 3 cm and bring considerable discomfort in the oral cavity. A cyst is a benign tumor that results from inflammation. The cause of its occurrence may be:
- Poor oral hygiene.
- Neglected caries, periodontitis or pulpitis.
- Deficiencies in the work of the dentist or fillings in the teeth of poor quality.
- Injuries to the oral cavity, defects of the growing tooth.
- Teething wisdom and associated inflammation.
- Postponed sinusitis or other infection that led to a weakening of immunity.
You should not be scared in advance, since its removal from specialists is not difficult and nothing can threaten the health of the child. It is important not to delay such acne with treatment so that there are no exacerbations.
Purulent pimple
The appearance of a purulent pimple on the gum in a child should not be ignored. Inside it there is a certain amount of pus, which must be carefully removed before dangerous processes begin. It is necessary to start treatment, even if the pimple is not a concern. In order for pus not to go into the tissue, you need to immediately go to a specialist. In such cases, doctors prescribe antibiotic treatment and mouthwash. It’s not worth buying antibiotics yourself, the doctor must choose the treatment individually for the baby.
Acne around the mouth
If there are a lot of acne around the mouth , then this can be a manifestation of diseases such as:
- Measles.
- Herpes.
- Perioral dermatitis.
Also, the cause of a large number of small acne can be an allergic reaction or a reaction to products or cosmetics. In case of allergies, you must adhere to a certain diet and not eat foods that cause such a reaction. Only a specialist can treat this kind of problem. If the pimple is alone in the corner of the mouth, then you should not be afraid, maybe it's just inflammation of the sebaceous gland due to its contamination.
Acne in the sky
If a child complains that it hurts when swallowing, or painful acne appears on his cheek, gum or palate, he should immediately contact a specialist to solve the problem. Usually such acne is accompanied by redness, swelling in the mouth. In some cases, elevated body temperature is even noted. The reasons may be of a different nature:
- damage to the mucous membrane (illness, food damage, injection, scratch, etc.);
- infection penetration;
- allergic reaction;
- immunity problems.
A small scratch in the mouth or an injection can result in serious injury or virus introduced not only in the child, but also in the adult. When such a problem occurs, it is urgently necessary to contact the clinic for treatment. There are several other types of acne in the oral cavity in children:
- bacterial stomatitis;
- herpetic stomatitis;
- fungal stomatitis.
Bacterial stomatitis
In bacterial stomatitis, the causative agent may be not one, but several causes or infections. It can be streptococcus or staphylococcus. The cause of the occurrence is most often a past illness or tonsillitis. The child has a lot of energy spent on recovery, and a pimple under the tongue or small acne on the cheeks may appear in the mouth. Their number can be completely different, but they do not bring harm. Such pimples pass by themselves and do not require a special treatment plan.
Herpetic stomatitis
Herpetic stomatitis appears in young children and adolescents. This disease appears as small pimples on the lip or under the lip. They are small in size, filled with a clear liquid inside. They burst very quickly and do not bring pain, and small pits remain in their place, which eventually disappear. With herpetic stomatitis, it is important to monitor the condition of the lymph nodes so that they are not enlarged.
Fungal stomatitis
The causative agent of this type of disease is a real fungus. It is present in the body of each person in a normal amount, but with uncontrolled reproduction of this fungus, the child develops fungal stomatitis. In adult women, it is this fungus that causes the development of thrush.
In all examples, it is necessary to deal with its treatment with the help of a specialist. The onset of the disease begins with the appearance of redness in the oral cavity and with the formation of plaque in it in the form of white curd mass.
Treatment
Treatment should be started immediately so that the fungus does not enter the intestines. It is not recommended to prescribe antibiotic treatment on your own on the recommendation of friends or a neighbor. An antibiotic can destructively affect the microflora of the body, not allowing the immune system to recover. At the same time, the fungus itself can get used to the action of the drug, and such self-medication can be ineffective.
Especially vulnerable to candida fungus are newborn babies. Symptoms of manifestation in them are the same as in older children. In this case, the pediatricians prescribe to wipe the baby's mouth with soda solution and prescribe special antifungal medications. Small pimples covered with white coating in the oral cavity with improper care can lead to diseases such as:
- lupus erythematosus;
- chickenpox;
- scarlet fever;
- epiparotitis;
- whooping cough or measles.
The incubation period of each disease is 3 days. During this time, the child may have:
- temperature rise;
- the appearance of cracks on the lips;
- small pimples in the oral cavity;
- sore throat;
- enlarged lymph nodes;
- increased sensitivity of the front teeth and gums.
Such diseases are most often infectious, and pimples on the gums in a child are the only symptom, the appearance of which urgently needs to be run to the doctor. Self-medication makes no sense, since an unqualified person will not be able to independently cure this kind of disease. Treatment is prescribed by a pediatric infectious disease doctor who prescribes antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic drugs.
How to prevent the appearance of pimples on the gums of a child?
In order for the child to have no problems with the oral cavity, it is important to reconsider the look at his rhythm of life, nutrition, the quality of the products he eats, personal hygiene. A sufficient amount of vitamins and minerals must be present in food.
In addition to brushing your teeth, you can rinse your mouth with a solution of soda with water or with chamomile. This helps to eliminate germs from the oral cavity. In addition, chamomile carefully looks after the condition of not only the gums, but also the teeth.
You can also resort to the help of rinsing gels, which are sold in pharmacies without prescriptions for adults and children. You need to visit your dentist regularly to prevent a problem in time.
If the child’s teeth only erupt, then it is necessary to visit the doctor even more often, since this period is one of the main when the growth of teeth and their integrity are established.