pimples on a child's tongue

The mucous layer of the tongue in children is quite thin, delicate and sensitive. Any damage to its structure can manifest itself in the form of severe inflammation, which causes rashes. However, not only damage can cause rashes on the tongue, this damage can appear as a result of various diseases.

But don’t be scared, because the child often brings various germs and bacteria into the oral cavity with his hands, which can cause a rash. But still, they cause a lot of inconvenience, cause severe discomfort, and prevent the child from chewing food and drinking. Therefore, it is imperative to know the provoking factors of this disease, as well as how it can be quickly eliminated.

Causes

Important! It is worth considering that there are no sebaceous glands in the oral mucosa. For this reason, pimples often form on the surface of the mucous membrane in children. In fact, they are not very dangerous, but at the same time they cause severe discomfort in the child.

What reasons can provoke the appearance of rashes on the tongue in children:

tongue injuries. As a rule, newborn children after three months of life become more active and inquisitive. During this period, they taste everything, and the objects they put in their mouth are not always clean. With various toys and things they can not only introduce germs into the oral cavity, but also damage the mucous layer;
candidiasis and thrush. A child in infancy has a weak immune system, so various diseases can quickly reduce the body’s protective properties. All this can provoke thrush and candidiasis in the oral cavity. Typically, these lesions cause pimples and a cheesy coating throughout the mouth;
stomatitis disease. Usually during this illness, pimples with a white structure appear on the area of the root of the tongue, right near its base, as well as on the side surfaces and tip. They cause problems, cause pain, and interfere with speaking and eating normally. Later they merge and become ulcers;
various allergic reactions. Children under two years of age can often develop various allergies. Often the first symptom of an allergic reaction appears as red or white bumps on the surface of the tongue. The rash may be located near the base of the root of the tongue, on the tip, on the sides, and can also spread to other parts of the oral cavity;
angina. During this illness, a bacterial infection is observed, it affects the tonsils of children, and can also spread to the area of lymphoid tissue, which is located near the root of the tongue. All this is accompanied by the appearance of pimples with a white structure, along with them a purulent coating appears on the tongue area;
infectious lesion of a herpetic nature. Often the herpes virus affects children at a young age, as well as those with reduced immunity. When the body’s protective properties are weakened, pink rashes with a watery structure appear. These rashes appear on the tongue, on the throat area, on the lips;
the presence of dysbacteriosis and unbalanced nutrition. Poor nutrition often causes disruption of the intestinal microflora in children. This can cause glossitis, an inflammation of the mucous layer of the tongue. During this disease, the papillae on the surface of the tongue become inflamed, which take on the appearance of small pimples.

What causes pimples to appear?

When red rashes appear on a child’s tongue closer to the tip of the tongue, parents should understand that this is a reason to consult a doctor. The appearance of herpes-like rashes on the tongue can be due to many reasons:

tongue injury - mechanical damage that can be caused by eating hot food. A child may accidentally bite their tongue, which also causes injury. In addition, if the child is small, he constantly puts something in his mouth. As a result, red bumps may appear on the child’s tongue closer to the tip, caused by bacteria;
diseases caused by infectious diseases - these can be stomatitis, gingivitis. Both diseases are infectious and cause an inflammatory process;

problems with the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract - if a rash appears on the child’s tongue, this may indicate diseases of the stomach, intestines or other organs;
diseases associated with impaired liver and kidney function;
decreased immunity – a child has a weak immune system from birth. That is why it is necessary to carry out measures to strengthen it. If this is not done, then diseases of various types develop, including rashes;
lack of the required amount of vitamins - especially vitamin B12;
allergic reactions - the cause of the development of red pimples on the tongue and closer to the throat;
anemia.

Diagnostic features

Important! If you notice any pimples on your child's tongue, you should immediately take him to the doctor. In these cases, you can contact a pediatric dentist or pediatrician.

You should not self-medicate. You definitely need to get tested. Based on the examination, the doctor may prescribe additional tests, and after that, prescribe further treatment. Treatment is usually prescribed depending on the type of cause that caused the appearance of acne on the tongue area.

Symptoms and signs of pimples

There are several types of formations on the oral mucosa.

Depending on the symptoms and external signs of growths, you can determine the disease or any disorders in the child’s body:

White pimples. Small white bumps usually form in children after mechanical damage. In these areas, clear liquid collects under the top layer and may turn white. This, in turn, may indicate not only mechanical damage, but also the presence of a secondary infection in the body. After a certain time, the bubbles on the tongue begin to burst, and painful wounds form in their place. As soon as such growths become noticeable, it is recommended to consult a pediatrician.
Small watery pimples. The most common type of formation in children. It can form for a number of reasons, including: damage, stomatitis, candidiasis, scarlet fever, lack of vitamins in the body, manifestations of herpes. Typically, the appearance of small watery pimples entails discomfort, itching and pain when moving the tongue. If such formations appear in small quantities (1-3 pieces), you can wait 1 day; if during this time they do not disappear, you should seek help from specialists.
Red growths. Such acne may indicate a disruption of the circulatory system in the body, in which blood particles enter the formations. Another possible reason for their appearance is an inflammatory reaction to some external irritant (allergies, side effects on the mucous membrane). The more this rash grows, the more discomfort and pain increases. First of all, after discovering red pimples, you should seek help from a therapist.
The appearance of dense formations on the root of the tongue. Such problems are more common in adults, but can also occasionally occur in children. This usually occurs due to the entry of the papilloma virus into the human mucosa through personal hygiene items. Outwardly, they resemble small warts of a uniform color, but they form more often on the root of the tongue and, in rare cases, on other areas. As soon as this problem appears, it is necessary to contact specialists to establish a diagnosis and receive the appropriate course of treatment.
Fibroma. Benign formations that rise slightly above the general level of the surface of the tongue and have a uniform color. Usually their growth is slightly noticeable, provided they are not injured. Such formations usually occur due to constant discomfort caused by dentures in the mouth, or malocclusion.

Treatment

Eliminating small pimples on the surface of the tongue in children is quite easy. The main thing is to follow some important recommendations:

Maintaining constant hygiene. It is advisable to rinse your mouth with an antiseptic solution after each meal; you can also treat your tongue and mucous membranes with an antiseptic;
It is advisable to remove irritating foods from the child’s menu – spicy, hot, salty. It is also worth excluding foods with dyes;
Under no circumstances should you squeeze pimples. This can cause serious complications, which will subsequently lead to unpleasant consequences for the child’s health;
Be sure to drink as much fluid as possible. A large amount of fluid will help quickly remove allergens, toxins and all harmful substances from the body.

Additionally, the doctor may prescribe the use of drugs such as metrogyl denta and solcoseryl. These drugs will help relieve inflammation and also eliminate discomfort and discomfort.

If a child has a sore throat, then in these situations the doctor may prescribe the use of antibiotics. During candidiasis and thrush, it is recommended to use drugs with antifungal action. But in any case, you should not start using medications on your own; they should only be prescribed by a doctor.

In addition to medications, folk remedies can be prescribed, but before using them you should consult a doctor.

The following folk remedies have a good effect:

the use of herbal decoctions - chamomile, eucalyptus, sage, St. John's wort;
It is often recommended to rinse the mouth with a soda solution. To do this, add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to a glass of warm boiled water and stir. The prepared solution should be used to rinse the mouth;
Peach, rosehip, and sea buckthorn oils have a good effect. The oil should be kept in the mouth for several minutes.

Treatment of pimples on a child’s tongue

Fortunately for many people, most formations on the tongue are harmless symptoms of some disease or disorder in the general condition of the body.

In difficult cases, doctors may suggest surgery, and indeed from time to time this is the only way out to get rid of the disease. There are also folk methods, experts recommend not to use at your own discretion, but this is a matter for each person personally.

Drug treatment

When formations appear on the child’s tongue, there are two options for drug treatment:

Therapeutic. Most pimples on the tongue are harmless formations that can be easily treated by taking certain medications, or disappear completely after a few days.

During therapeutic treatment, doctors usually prescribe: rinsing the mouth with antiseptic agents, treating the tongue with a special anesthetic ointment. If the formation is a consequence of an allergic reaction, experts will insist on excluding the allergen product from the child’s diet.

Surgical. In some cases, this procedure cannot be avoided. Such operations are carried out to remove negative formations on the child’s tongue and there are practically no traces left after the operation. Surgical intervention is used quite rarely and in very difficult situations.

Traditional methods

In folk medicine there are also many tips for getting rid of pimples and ulcers that appear on a child’s tongue:

Rinsing the mouth with decoctions of various medicinal herbs 1 or 2 times a day.
Antiseptic treatment of the mouth using a mixture of soda and water. You should take 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 200 milliliters of water; this solution must be treated with the oral mucosa several times a day.
To improve the recovery of ulcers on the tongue, you should lubricate these areas with peach oil.

Prevention

Still, you can avoid all these unpleasant phenomena in the form of rashes and pimples on the surface of the tongue. Some recommendations will help with this:

It is important to teach a child to properly take care of his oral cavity from early childhood. He should brush his teeth, gums and tongue twice every day;
It is imperative to visit the dentist once every six months so that the doctor can promptly identify various diseases and lesions and quickly eliminate them;
You need to watch your child from the first days of his life; you should not allow him to put various toys and other dirty objects in his mouth;
The child should have his own separate toothbrush and toothpaste;
Parents should monitor their baby's diet - it should contain as little sour, sweet, highly salty and hot food as possible.

If you follow all the important recommendations, you can promptly avoid the appearance of rashes and pimples on the tongue in children. It is imperative to strengthen the child’s immune system from birth. To increase the protective properties of the body, you can use various vitamin complexes, and the menu should contain as many natural and healthy products as possible.