A phenomenon such as a white pimple in the mouth is quite common. There is little pleasant in this situation, since such formations are quite painful, especially during a conversation, drinking or eating. For those who can’t even imagine how acne in their mouths look, the photo below will help to get a general understanding. In the event of a problem, this will make it possible not to get confused and take all necessary and correct measures.
Let's talk about why a pimple appears in the mouth. What diseases can it indicate, what methods of treatment and prevention of inflammation exist?
Acne in the mouth: what does it mean
So, what are acne that appear in your mouth? This is an inflammation of the mucous membrane of the oral cavity (cheeks, lips, soft palate). A similar disease is collectively called stomatitis. Purulent acne in the mouth is also divided into several types, which depend on the causative agent of inflammation. Let us consider in more detail each of the possible options for stomatitis, as well as some other reasons for the appearance of such a nuisance.
Herpetic stomatitis
In this situation, the causative agent of the disease is the herpes virus. A pimple appears in the mouth: on the lip or cheek. In most cases, herpetic stomatitis occurs in adolescents or young children.
In the mouth, the pimple looks like a small bubble filled with liquid. He quickly bursts. As a result, a small painful ulcer with a white coating on its circumference appears in its place.
During this type of stomatitis , a slight increase in temperature is observed. In addition, you need to monitor the condition of the lymph nodes, since it is possible to increase them.
Bacterial stomatitis
The causative agents of this type of disease are several bacteria at once. In most cases, it is staphylococcus or streptococcus. Bacterial stomatitis can occur after a cold or sore throat, when the body spends a lot of energy on recovery.
Secondary signs of the disease are usually absent, only in some rare cases, weakness and a slight increase in temperature can be observed.
With bacterial stomatitis, a pimple in the mouth may appear on the cheek, gums and mucous lips. Such rashes do not bring much harm and pass without a trace. The main thing in this situation is to prevent further growth of bacteria.
Fungal (candidiasis) stomatitis
This is the most common type of stomatitis. The causative agent of the disease is candida fungus. It also causes the appearance of thrush in women and men.
The main reason for the excessive reproduction of this type of fungus is a decrease in general or local immunity. This can happen, for example, due to improper use of antibiotics, as a result of which violations in the microflora of the body occur.
Fungal stomatitis begins with redness of the oral mucosa and the appearance of small point deposits on it. After this, there is an increase in the amount of plaque, swelling of the mucosa and the appearance of erosion on it.
In no case can you ignore this disease, since in the absence of proper treatment it can spread throughout the gastrointestinal tract.
Gerpangina
The causative agent of herpangins is enterovirus, or more precisely, the coxsackie virus. Most often, the disease occurs among young children and is characterized by the appearance of a small rash on the tongue and cheek walls.
A pimple in the mouth (in the form of a small bubble with a liquid) bursts quickly, and a white coating appears in its place, which is very difficult to remove. Herpangin may be accompanied by fever, as well as redness of the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat. The disease can cause a rash on the arms and legs of the child or cause constipation.
White acne in the mouth and childhood infections
Such childhood infectious diseases as chickenpox, rubella, measles, scarlet fever, epiparotitis and whooping cough are accompanied by changes in the microflora in the mouth. Pimple appears first alone, but soon a rash can be found on the inside of the cheek. After 2-3 days, you can find papulli, which are known as Filatov-Koplik spots. Their appearance confirms such a diagnosis as measles.
It is not necessary to treat these rashes, since the reason for their appearance is the presence of a serious disease. It must be eliminated first.
White pimples in the mouth for other diseases
In adults, the appearance of acne and ulcers on the oral mucosa may indicate the presence of such a terrible disease as lupus. It is characterized by malfunctions in the immune system when the body is struggling with itself.
Lupus ulcers are painful and very poorly healed. Only an experienced specialist can determine the disease and prescribe the necessary treatment. This is done by passing all the necessary tests.
The manifestation of lupus can be easily confused with secondary syphilis. The rash during both diseases is identical. Therefore, do not be surprised if the doctor appoints to donate blood for the detection of syphilis. This must be done in order to be able to establish an accurate diagnosis.
Since we are talking about sexually transmitted diseases, then with syphilis, the rash is periodic - it appears, after a while it disappears, and then comes back.
Pimple on the palate in the mouth can appear for several reasons:
- allergic reaction;
- the presence of problems with the immune system;
- mechanical damage to the mucous membrane (injection, scratch, etc.);
- ingestion and the development of any infection.
Depending on the type of disease, the necessary methods of treatment are selected.
Acne Treatment
First of all, it should be noted that in case of acne and rashes in the mouth, in no case should you self-medicate. Only an experienced specialist will be able to correctly identify the disease and prescribe the necessary therapy. The diagnosis in this case is made on the basis of the results of the analysis of a smear from the oral cavity.
As a rule, treatment is carried out with the help of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. In cases where acne, rash or ulcers cause very severe pain, analgesics may be prescribed to the patient.
Local treatment, which is carried out in most cases, consists of rinsing the mouth. For these purposes, a soda solution can be used (dissolve a teaspoon of soda in a glass of warm boiled water), as well as infusions of useful medicinal plants: plantain, chamomile, calendula, sage. Young children can rinse their mouth with a weak solution of potassium permanganate or "Miromistin".
In the case of candidal stomatitis, antifungal medications (Fluconazole, Nystatin, etc.) can be prescribed.
If acne and sores in your mouth appear, you should immediately review your menu and temporarily exclude citrus fruits, as well as other fruits and juices that contain a lot of natural acid. This will help to avoid irritation and pain. In addition, it is better to limit the intake of solid foods (chips, crackers, etc.), as they can damage the upper layer of the ulcer, as a result of which it can increase in size.
Acne Prevention
The main way to prevent the appearance of inflammation in the form of purulent acne and sores is to comply with the rules of oral hygiene. Even in the presence of stomatitis, in no case can you cancel the daily brushing. If after applying the paste or rinse conditioner discomfort or pain appears, it is worthwhile for some time to replace the usual means with others that do not contain sodium lauryl sulfate and alcohol.
In addition, regular visits to the dentist are mandatory, which will help to notice and eliminate possible problems in time: broken teeth, dropped parts of the fillings, etc.
Provoke the appearance of purulent acne in the mouth and some foods that are not tolerated by the body individually. What to do if there is a suspicion that the appearance of stomatitis is associated with the consumption of certain foods? There are two options: contact an allergist or solve the problem yourself. In the second case, it is recommended to have a special "food diary" in which all products that were eaten will be entered. The disadvantage of this method is that the detection of any pattern may require a sufficiently large amount of time.
Strengthening the immune system in every possible way deserves special attention. For example, you can start taking multivitamins, the lack of which provokes the appearance of the disease.
Be healthy!