Probably, each of us at least once in my life encountered the problem of the appearance of so-called zaed. Skin and mucous membrane in the corners of the lips becomes inflamed, microcracks appear, which then heal, then become irritated again, delivering a lot of unpleasant sensations.
Zaeda (or angulitis) on the lips of a child may appear for various reasons, on which the course of treatment of the disease will depend. Let's look at why there is a bungle.
Causes of Congestion
The causative agents of this disease may be staphylococcus, streptococcus or fungi of the genus candida. These microorganisms are usually present in any organism, making up its normal microflora. But if the immunity of the child for any reason decreases, the number of these bacteria increases and the flora becomes pathogenic, which leads to such inflammations.
One of the reasons for the development of angulitis is a deficiency in the body of a child vitamin B2 (riboflavin).
If your child suffers from chronic diseases (caries, stomatitis, tonsillitis, dysbacteriosis), then in this case, seizures are a direct consequence of these diseases, and you can cope with them only by eliminating the real cause.
Glistovye infestations can also cause the zaed in babies.
Little children explore the world, trying everything on the tooth, and the presence of dirty hands and objects in the mouth often lead to the corresponding consequences. Also, babies can lick their lips in the cold; The resulting cracks can become infected, especially if they are scratched, and angulitis develops.
So, in order to determine the true reason for the occurrence of zaed in a child, you should undergo a medical examination and take the tests:
- laboratory scraping for detection of the causative agent of the disease;
- general blood analysis;
- analyzes of feces for egg and dysbacteriosis;
- study of the endocrine system (thyroid gland).
Than to treat заеды at the child?
Treatment must necessarily be comprehensive, as there may be several reasons for the occurrence of seizures. Depending on the results of the tests, the doctor prescribes antibacterial ointments and lotions,
It is also necessary to adjust the diet of the baby. Give him food rich in vitamins (vegetables, fruits for the season, freshly squeezed juices), increase the consumption of dairy products. If the analysis shows the presence of fungal infection, limit sweets to a minimum.
Take care that the child does not lick his lips, not gnawing his nails. Teach him to observe the basic rules of hygiene: wash hands before eating, rinse your mouth after eating, always use only your towel, do not drink from other people's cups, etc. This is especially important if the child is attending a kindergarten or school.