Understanding Angular Cheilitis in Children: Causes and Solutions
Similar to angular cheilitis? Currently, my son is 4 years old and weighs 20 kilograms. He does not have any picky eating issues. Last year, around April to May, he started to develop redness around the outer skin of his lips, along with small bumps that I couldn't identify....
Dr. He Zongxian Reply:
Hello, regarding this issue, there are several common causes to consider: 1. Angular cheilitis associated with atopic dermatitis. You may want to recall if your youngest child has been diagnosed with atopic dermatitis. For the treatment of atopic dermatitis, avoid lip balms that ...[Read More] Understanding Angular Cheilitis in Children: Causes and Solutions
Can Breastfeeding Moms with Thrush Safely Care for Their Babies?
Questions about maternal Candida albicans and neonatal oral thrush? Hello, doctor. I used a gauze cloth to wipe the area where breast milk dripped (the inner thigh) while expressing milk. Can I still use this cloth for my baby afterwards? Can the gauze cloth be washed together wi...
Dr. Xiao Kaiwen Reply:
If there are no obvious abnormal lesions on the wiped skin (skin candidiasis may present with itching and a rash, while vaginal candidiasis may also cause itching and discharge), it should still be safe to wash the baby's clothing together and continue using them. Similarly,...[Read More] Can Breastfeeding Moms with Thrush Safely Care for Their Babies?
Understanding Thrush in Infants: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Tips
Oral thrush (3) Dear Dr. Pei, I would like to ask you a few questions. (1) My child has not yet recovered from oral thrush and has returned for a second consultation (at a different hospital). The second pediatrician believes that the reason for the persistent condition may be t...
Dr. Pei Rensheng Reply:
Dear Xiaofen, Hello! (1) Oral thrush is a type of candidiasis infection. Infants and young children with normal or compromised health, those who have used antibiotics or corticosteroids, and individuals with congenital or acquired immunodeficiency are all at risk for developin...[Read More] Understanding Thrush in Infants: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Tips
Understanding Persistent Oral Thrush in Infants: Causes and Treatment Options
Side effects My baby is already 3 months old. A few weeks ago, he developed oral thrush, and it has been almost a month now. I took him to see a doctor and received Mycostatin to apply, but there hasn't been much improvement. Therefore, I took him to see the doctor for a sec...
Dr. Lin Huizhen Reply:
Dear Yuyou's mother, Dr. Lin Huizhen from the Pediatric Department of Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, would like to address your concerns: Oral thrush can occur in children under one year old or in patients who have been on long-term antibiotics, steroids, ...[Read More] Understanding Persistent Oral Thrush in Infants: Causes and Treatment Options