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What Causes An Extra Growth Of Skin On The Gums Of An Infant?

Hello my 13 month old baby girl has a skin tag as I can describe hanging from her gum where her molar is growing. I see it swollen and she's had fever but she's also had her shots and a cold I don't know if the fever was do to that. Should I be concerned?
Thu, 22 Sep 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your baby have symptoms of extra growth of skin on the gums which could be due to bohn's nodules which are type of gingival cysts oral fibroma, tissue hyperplasia, inflamed mucosa fold Plica Fimbriata. Need not to worry about it. I would suggest you to apply cold compresses on gum area and apply lignocaine over it as it will relieve pain as it will act like numbing gel. Maintain oral hygiene by gently rubbing a wet cloth on gums and take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen. Consult your pediatrician if the growths impede feeding or seem to cause pain in your child.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes An Extra Growth Of Skin On The Gums Of An Infant?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your baby have symptoms of extra growth of skin on the gums which could be due to bohn s nodules which are type of gingival cysts oral fibroma, tissue hyperplasia, inflamed mucosa fold Plica Fimbriata. Need not to worry about it. I would suggest you to apply cold compresses on gum area and apply lignocaine over it as it will relieve pain as it will act like numbing gel. Maintain oral hygiene by gently rubbing a wet cloth on gums and take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen. Consult your pediatrician if the growths impede feeding or seem to cause pain in your child. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari