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Is it normal for my son who is just over 6 months old to have drool little bumps in and around his mouth? sometimes the sides of his mouth are red
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Drooling: It is common to get a drooling rash but if area is kept dry (well as dry as possible at that age) and does not get better or if it worsens or has any kind of yellow crust or discharge to it, I would advise having him seen by his pediatrician
Answered 7/3/2014
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Common issue: Sometimes protecting the skin with regular application of petroleum jelly can prevent the skin breakdown.Rarely the area becomes infected and would need a topical antibiotic lotion.
Answered 7/3/2014
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Very common: This is a very common problem in infants and toddlers. Drooling can cause irritation and dryness to the skin. Petroleum jelly can help protect the skin around the mouth.If you've started solids yet, some foods, especially those with citric acid such as tomato products, pineapple, berries, oranges can also cause irritation around the mouth.
Answered 7/3/2014
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