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White patches - Mouth and tongue

2020-10-31 18:50:21
My 58 days old son is having whitish patches in mouth and on the tongue. I am breast feeding him.Applying coconut oil before bath.
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It is fungal infection
Next Steps
Avoid cleaning baby’s mouth with the fingers Apply candid mouth paint (1 drop) 2-3 times / day

Answered2020-11-01 02:25:32

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Its oral candidiasis
Next Steps
Apply candid mouth paint twice daily over the tongue and mouth x 5days
Health Tips
continue exclusive breastfeeding till 6months age

Answered2020-10-31 19:04:28

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