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What Causes Frequent Red Bumps Around Mouth In Infant?

My 9 week old son is getting these little red bumps all over. It appears to be related to either lotion or dryer sheets. They are especially bad right around his mouth. I am assuming because it is wet around his mouth quite frequently due to his new found fascination with putting his hands in his mouth. Any suggestions to narrow it down or to make sure it is an actual skin reaction and not more serious?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain red bumps over the body and around mouth of an infant can be due to causes like Contact Dermatitis caused due to allergic reaction to any soap or detergent that you are using while can be due to causes like any food while can also be due to Eczema..
It can also be due to Neonatal acne..
I would suggest you to consult a Paediatrician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests, microscopy of scrapings from the lesions can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..
As of now you can give benadryl after consulting a local physician and do cool compresses over the rashes..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Frequent Red Bumps Around Mouth In Infant?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain red bumps over the body and around mouth of an infant can be due to causes like Contact Dermatitis caused due to allergic reaction to any soap or detergent that you are using while can be due to causes like any food while can also be due to Eczema.. It can also be due to Neonatal acne.. I would suggest you to consult a Paediatrician and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like blood tests, microscopy of scrapings from the lesions can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. As of now you can give benadryl after consulting a local physician and do cool compresses over the rashes.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.