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A member asked:

What are the little white bumps on the soft palate in my baby's mouth?

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Epstein's pearls: Small white or yellow cystic vesicles occurring in 65-85% of newborns. Caused during development of the palate. Not dangerous. No treatment needed. Resolve spontaneously over weeks. No painful or causing any discomfort.

Dr Brown and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/25/2018

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Dr. Maryam Chiani answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Bumps or patches?: See if they will rub off with a cloth. It could be just some formula forming a white patch. If it does not rob off if could be candida infection. Need to show that to your md.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/17/2016

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