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What could cause a toddlers lip to look whitish and shredded on the inside?
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Thrush: This very well maybe a fungal infection of the mucosal, inner, surface of his lip. This can be treated with antifungal medications prescirbed by your doctor.
Answered 12/20/2012
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Thrush!: It's a fungal infection usually because of antibiotic use or inhaled/nebulized steroid use. If your toddler is still attached to his pacifier...Then there goes the culprit! have your pediatrician check it out.
Answered 5/8/2014
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