White patches

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White patches - Mouth and tongue

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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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Dr. S. T. Pushpam

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Bangalore

It is fungal infection

Next Steps

Avoid cleaning baby’s mouth with the fingers Apply candid mouth paint (1 drop) 2-3 times / day

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Dr. Sandeep K Sukumaran Pediatrician 4 yrs exp Kannur · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sandeep K Sukumaran

Pediatrician 4 yrs exp Kannur

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