Acne in adults and children - symptoms, treatment methods and diseases
White acne in the mouth indicates a malfunction of the immune system, the presence of a dangerous disease or neglect of the rules of intimate hygiene. The microflora of the oral mucosa instantly responds to the action of pathogenic microorganisms, viruses and bacteria that provoke inflammation of the nasopharynx.
After diagnosing acne in the oral cavity, it is necessary identify the cause their appearance and only after that prescribe a comprehensive treatment.
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Causes of Acne in the Mouth
Acne initially appears as red spots. They cause discomfort in the form of burning, itching and pain at the time of eating. In exceptional cases, the symptomatic picture is complicated by fever, chills and dry mouth. Acne in the oral cavity can appear for the following reasons:
- Weakening of immune defense due to a viral or infectious disease, lack of vitamin and mineral trace elements, abrupt climate change, colds.
- An allergic reaction to chemical and organic irritants - food, pollen, animal hair. In this case, small pimples appear in the sky and in the mouth, causing itching and a slight burning sensation.
- Damage to the tongue and mucous membrane mechanically (scratches, bites, punctures, photo exposure when lightening teeth, etc.). The deformation site begins to swell, a convex tubercle appears, which can be covered with a watery film.
- Infectious and fungal pathogens localized and multiplying in the pimple area in the mouth or cheek. The infection can spread further, causing a whitish coating on the lips and gums.
- Non-observance of personal hygiene, accompanied by untimely rinsing of the mouth, brushing your teeth and tongue. Rashes are chaotic. White formations can appear on the cheeks, gums and lateral side of the tongue.
An otolaryngologist will help determine the nature and cause of acne in the mouth and lip. He will conduct a visual diagnosis, prescribe complex tests, according to the results of which he will prescribe a course of treatment.
Infectious diseases for children - diagnosis and specificity
Thrush in a child's mouth
Small pimples in the child's mouth are indicators of the presence of a disease that may be hidden. The exception is newborn babies who are breast-fed. They may appear up to a year of slight redness in the oral cavity, which are covered with a white coating. This disease is called - thrush, and is caused by the spread of candida-type fungal colonies. Pediatricians advise wiping white acne in a child’s mouth with a soda solution. In the case of the spread of colonies of microorganisms (you can see in the photo) after canceling breast milk, you should consult a doctor to get a prescription for drug treatment with antifungal drugs.
Acne on the inside of the cheek of a child may be covered with a whitish coating or have a swollen surface. They may indicate the development of such infectious diseases as:
- lupus erythematosus;
- chicken pox;
- scarlet fever;
- epiparotitis;
- whooping cough or measles.
The incubation period of each disease is 3 days. At this time, transparent pimples in the mouth, sore throat, enlargement of tonsils in size, increase in body temperature and microscopic cracks on the lips, accompanied by a slight discharge of blood, may appear. Sensitivity of the anterior teeth and gums is noted.
Diseases are infectious, and the appearance of acne is considered as a single symptom, indicating negative processes in the body. Therefore, it makes no sense to try to treat neoplasms. Treatment is prescribed by a pediatric infectious disease doctor, writing a prescription for antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic drugs.
Watery acne - a clinical picture
Acne in the mouth in adults is quite rare. They are indicators of the presence of a latent disease within the body, which may be chronic. Initially, tiny ulcers appear on the palate or inner side of the cheek, characterized by the presence of an internal depression in the soft tissue. Over time, they turn into convex acne on the mucous membrane in the mouth, which can spread to the throat and gums, causing bleeding. Their appearance may be a sign:
Watery pimple
- sexually transmitted disease (symptom of syphilis, ureaplasmosis or HIV infection);
- herpes, localized in the oral mucosa (exacerbation of the disease is noted in the autumn-spring period);
- bacterial stomatitis, which affects the soft tissues of the nasopharynx (acne resembles ulcers that cause pain at the time of eating, drinking, spitting);
- candidal stomatitis, characterized by pimples in the mouth of an adult, covered with a dense layer of white plaque (develops against the background of a weakening of the body's immune and regenerative functions).
Purulent white pimples in the mouth can be indicators of diseases of the circulatory system and infection, the focus of which is located in the intestine. Dysbacteriosis provokes a violation of microflora in the oral cavity, causing an inflammatory process inside the soft tissues.
To treat a pimple in the mouth, you need to see a doctor and begin to strengthen immunity, taking vitamins and normalizing the calorie content of your daily diet.
Primary care for acne on the cheeks, gums and tongue
If there is a watery pimple in the mouth, or an ulcer covered with a white film, you should immediately review the composition of the menu. During an exacerbation of inflammation of the mucous membranes, citrus fruits, sweet and sour fruits, and concentrated juices containing amino acids are excluded from the list of products.
Some vegetables should be heat treated so that the food is soft.
Rusks, chips, tough meats, fresh fruits of pears and apples can damage the watery layer of the ulcer and cause the spread of rashes.
Treatment methods
An independent course of treatment should not be prescribed. Many people look at the photo and start rinsing their mouths with decoctions, tinctures and traditional medicine. Only an experienced doctor can accurately diagnose a white pimple in the mouth and establish the cause of its appearance.
If the sky, cheeks and tongue are covered with a transparent coating with a white tint, rinse is initially prescribed:
- a decoction of oak bark, celandine, yarrow, nettle and birch;
- chlorophyllipt solution;
- boiled water with the addition of the oil essence of sea buckthorn berries.
If a pimple in the mouth on the cheek causes unbearable pain or frequent itching, a specialist may prescribe an analgesic drug. Its reception should be carried out on prescription, taking into account precautions and available contraindications. Treated from neoplasms on the mucosa should be comprehensive. Doctors use:
- medications;
- antimicrobial and antifungal ointments;
- lotions, soothing foci of inflammation;
- immune therapy aimed at enhancing the protective functions of the body.
For the time being, the use of toothpastes and personal care products that include alcohol and lauryl sulfate in the combined composition is excluded. The molecules of these substances deform the transparent layer of ulcers, causing them to increase in size up to three times.
Oral Disease Prevention
An adult and a child must follow the basic rules of personal hygiene in order to get rid of the need to treat the disease. Every day in the morning and evening should:
- brush your teeth using antibacterial agents, eliminating the likelihood of bleeding gums and the formation of caries (whitening pastes can be used no more than one month for six months);
- apply dental floss treated with antimicrobial solution;
- rinse your mouth with a solution of soda or herbal tincture of chamomile, which helps to normalize the acid-base balance and the healing of microscopic wounds.
Every three months it is recommended to visit a dentist who can heal teeth in the early stages of damage. Caries Is the first symptom of a disease inside the oral cavity that can provoke the multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms and fungal colonies.
You should also review your daily diet. People with systemic gastrointestinal upset and diabetes have an increased risk of painful ulcers and non-flying clusters in the tongue, cheeks and palate.
Nutritionists advise excluding “fast” carbohydrates, sugars and carbonated drinks from the menu. They disrupt the metabolism, slow down the metabolic rate and provoke the appearance of ulcers.
Before each meal, hands should be washed thoroughly. This applies to vegetables, berries and fruits. On their peel may be microbes, bacteria and worm eggs, which are washed off under a stream of cold water.
These simple rules will help prevent problems associated with inflammation of the mucous membranes and the development of infectious diseases.
