Baby Teething Rash
With the arrival of adorable baby teeth, also arrives a range of problems associated with tooth development. Teething rash is a common symptom seen during the teething process. Lets take a look at what teething related rashes are and what the experts say about it.
Types of teething related rashes
There are two types of teething related rashes, one a diaper rash and another a drool rash.
- Drool rash
A drool rash is a rash formed due to excess drooling and is commonly seen on the chin, around the neck, on the cheek and sometimes even on the chest. These are usually red little bumps seen over the face, neck and chest. It is however, not unusual to find ones that are more scaly as well as dry in appearance. These usually stay for a day or two, for a maximum of five days and disappear once the teeth has cut.
- A diaper rash
A diaper rash is a rash formed in the diaper area in teething babies. This rash appears due to loose stools that a child develops during the teething period. Excess saliva secreted due to chewing of the gums by children developing teeth is usually swallowed by some children resulting in loose stools. A rash appearing this way is often referred to as a diaper rash.
What the experts say
According to experts, a teething rash such as a drool rash is a result of a viral infection that is common during oral development. This sometimes can lead to serious consequences when left untreated.
What parents think
Although expert opinion discounts the appearance of teething rashes as something related to teething, it is nonetheless very commonly observed by parents world over. And most often than not these rashes last between 3 and 5 days, disappearing with the appearance of the new tooth. So while it may be caused by a virus, it is something that usually happens during the teething stage, suggesting that it is indeed one of the problems associated with the teething process.
Treating teething rashes
Treating teething related rashes are simple, all you need to do is make sure that the excess drool does not accumulate on the child's skin. And diaper rashes will disappear if you air the child for a few minutes after cleaning him and before you put on a fresh diaper. So while teething related rashes are common during oral development, it is still not certain that they are caused because of teething. However, these are easy to take care off, and with a little effort your child will not experience any of these rashes during their teething stages.