Patient's question:
Baby's issue description: Baby is 11 days old today, and there has always been a layer of white scales on the lips! When not eating, it's not very noticeable, but after not finishing feeding, it looks quite obvious! Is this method okay?Doctor's answer:
Hello! This involves considering two situations. One is when there is spitting up after regular feeding, with milk residue accumulating on the lips. Over time, a white film may form on the lips, which can be gently wiped away after being moistened with water. The other situation is thrush, which is a fungal infection that appears as a white, curd-like or crumbly film on the oral mucosa and inside the lips. This film is difficult to remove and requires the application of antifungal medication for treatment, as well as attention to oral hygiene.