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Jul
My Baby Has A Rash Around Her Mouth. Erythema multiforme air-uh-THEE-muh mul-teh-FOR-mee starts with pink or red blotches. Oral thrush occurs when the yeast Candida albicans overgrows. Running of saliva around mouth region might cause the rash to appear around mouth region. They grow over a few days into round spots that look like targets with red pink and pale rings.
To diagnose the rash your babys doctor will. Changing diapers frequently and airing babys bottom can help keep diaper rash at bay. Reduce pacifier sucking time. Oral thrush is one of the most common causes of a rash around a toddlers mouth and this is especially true in infants under six months of age. Call 999 if theres swelling around their mouth. In the past baby powder was the go-to trick for absorbing moisture and protecting babys skin but doctors no longer recommend using powder for diaper rash since inhaled powder can irritate babys.
Thats why weve outlined the most common rashes for easy reference.
Cleanse the area with warm water soaps and wipes may remove the skins protective oils and pat dry. A drool rash can appear around the mouth and cheeks in the folds of your babys neck and on your babys chest as a result of too much saliva causing wet skin. Changing diapers frequently and airing babys bottom can help keep diaper rash at bay. What Is Drool Rash. Call 999 if theres swelling around their mouth. The rash can be a sign of an allergic reaction to things like a sting medicine or food.