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Is Thumb Sucking In Infants A Serious Cause For Concern Inspite Of Having Lesions On Face?
Question: hi, my baby is 23 days old new born ..he
had newborn lesions on his face which doctor said its normal and gave soliderm mixi ointment...we applied it very mild when he is slping but want to know if the baby rubs his face and keeps the fingers into mouth will it affectvin anyway...
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had newborn lesions on his face which doctor said its normal and gave soliderm mixi ointment...we applied it very mild when he is slping but want to know if the baby rubs his face and keeps the fingers into mouth will it affectvin anyway...
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Brief Answer:
Do not worry. Thumb sucking and rubbing face is normal habit at this age
Detailed Answer:
welcome to HCM
I have understood your query.
Babies have natural sucking and rooting reflexes which cause them to put their thumb in to mouth sometimes even before birth. Many children stop this thumb sucking habit by the age of 2-4 years.
Habit of sucking thumb is normal at the age of 23 days so do not worry. It will not cause any harm.
RUBBING of face is also common at this age which will not affect your baby. but to avoid facial redness from scratching, better to wear hand glows on baby's hand.
And yes, newborn lesions on face are normal which will disappear by itself. you can apply ointment prescribed by your doctor.
Hope you are satisfied with my answer.
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dr kunjan h shah
Do not worry. Thumb sucking and rubbing face is normal habit at this age
Detailed Answer:
welcome to HCM
I have understood your query.
Babies have natural sucking and rooting reflexes which cause them to put their thumb in to mouth sometimes even before birth. Many children stop this thumb sucking habit by the age of 2-4 years.
Habit of sucking thumb is normal at the age of 23 days so do not worry. It will not cause any harm.
RUBBING of face is also common at this age which will not affect your baby. but to avoid facial redness from scratching, better to wear hand glows on baby's hand.
And yes, newborn lesions on face are normal which will disappear by itself. you can apply ointment prescribed by your doctor.
Hope you are satisfied with my answer.
you can ask me direct questions
I am here to help you
thanks
dr kunjan h shah
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
thank you.will the prescribed ointment soliderm mixi goes into mouth after rubbing his face with his fingers and putting the fingers into mouth wil affect him
Brief Answer:
Certainly, avoid oral absorption of ointment by your baby.
Detailed Answer:
welcome
i understood your concern.
this cream is combination of antifungal, anti bacterial and anti inflammatory agents.
it is certainly advised to take care that your baby does not put finger with ointment in mouth. avoid oral absorption of ointment by your baby.
take care
thanks
dr kunjan h shah
Certainly, avoid oral absorption of ointment by your baby.
Detailed Answer:
welcome
i understood your concern.
this cream is combination of antifungal, anti bacterial and anti inflammatory agents.
it is certainly advised to take care that your baby does not put finger with ointment in mouth. avoid oral absorption of ointment by your baby.
take care
thanks
dr kunjan h shah
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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