Got Few Questions - Is It Drool Rash ? If

Posted on Wed, 7 Aug 2019

Question: Got few questions
- Is it drool rash ? If yes or no , how to treat it
- Whatâs are the signs of teething ? My son is 6 month and a friend asked me to use attach medicine for ease in teething? Is it safe to use?
- I have started giving my son semi solids purÃ©e form since month of 4 but now a days he is not drinking formula milk with same of internet as he was doing before, what could be the reason ? I feel he is less interested to drink

Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not drooling but allergic rash, bio 21 does not help in teething

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for asking on this platform

I have gone through the query and do understand your concern.
I have seen the attached image. To me this rash appears to be allergic. I would like to know if there is history of similar rashes in past too or if there is dandruff in scalp.
Application of mometason cream for 4-5 days two times a day helps in resolution of rashes.

Bio 21 contains calcera phosphorus and ferrous phosphorium. Teeth eruption is a natural process and pain during this is also normal. Extra supplementation of calcium and iron is not needed for teethening per se unless there is deficiency.
There can be drooling of saliva or baby can be very cranky. In such condition gentle massage of gums helps in relieving pain.
There can be transient change in feeding pattern and you need not to worry for that. Continue giving semisolid food and I hope he will start taking formula milk also.

I hope this helps.
please let me know if you have any other questions.
Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (2 hours later)

No there is no dandruff in scalp, he had similar rash previously too when I applied the thin layer of Vaseline it gone itself.. he takes whole his hand inside mouth and then play and I believe that’s causing this red.
Please also advice the timeline of baby having tooth

Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Tooth eruption usually starts between 6-8 months of age

Detailed Answer:
hi

Thanks for follow up
Eruption of tooth usually starts between 6-9 months of age.In some cases it may get delayed upto 1 year. If tooth eruption does not starts even after 12 months of age it should be investigated to find out the cause.
You need not to worry about rashes but if it persists even after routine care apply mometasone cream. That will help.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (2 days later)

My little has no fever but he has dry cough for about 2 weeks. Dr asked me to nebulize three times a day 2ml normal saline, 0.5ml pulmicort two times, 1ml ventolin. Also he is taking singulars one time a day. His wheezing is stopped but his cough is increased since two yesterday and it’s irritating him a lot and sounds comes like throat has mucus but he is baby can’t take it out may be he swallowing

Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Continue the given medications, may need some antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
hi

Thanks for follow up

Pulmicort,ventorlin and singular help in relieving any airway narrowing, inflammation and allergy.
I would like to continue the current medications. Discuss with him if there is any need of antibiotic.
Sometimes it may take longer for complete recovery.
I won't get overly worried if there is no feeding difficulty, fast breathing or chest retractions.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj