Aphthae of the Newborn

Neonatal aphthae is a medical disease that occurs in infants in the first months of life and manifests itself in the form of small ulcerative lesions on the skin and mucous membranes. It occurs in many newborns, but often goes away on its own within the first few months of life.

Signs of neonatal aphtha include the presence of small red or pink spots with white horny projections on their surface, which may be surrounded by a white band (often called a corolla). These lesions can appear on the lips, cheeks, tongue, gums, and other areas of the mouth. In addition, neonatal aphtha can occur on any part of the skin of the body.

The causes of neonatal aphthae are currently unknown. Doctors usually associate the development of the disease with the impact of a viral infection on the baby’s body, although there can be many reasons. Among them: infection or inflammation suffered by the mother during pregnancy, poor nutrition of the baby, injuries during childbirth, lack of vitamins and microelements, hereditary predisposition and other factors.

Neonatal aphthae is the general name for a group of infectious diseases that affect newborns and young children. They are characterized by the formation of small inflammatory lesions on the oral mucosa.

One of the main symptoms of canker sores is severe pain. The child experiences a burning or tingling sensation in the affected areas, which can be quite intense. Other symptoms may also occur, such as

Neonatal ulcer (abbr. new-born ulcer) is a pathological process manifested in the formation of painful ulcers (ulcers) in infants. The cause of its occurrence is a decrease in immunity and dysfunction of the gastrointestinal tract. To confirm the diagnosis, laboratory and instrumental research methods are used. Treatment is carried out under the supervision of a pediatrician, mainly at home. It is possible to use folk remedies, but in the absence of complications and recommendations from a doctor. In case of complications or the appearance of new signs, the patient should consult a specialist.