Such a phenomenon as a white pimple in the mouth is quite common. There is little pleasant in such a situation, since such formations are quite painful, especially during conversation, drinking or eating. For those who have no idea what acne looks like in the mouth, the photo below will help to get a general understanding. In the event of a problem, this will make it possible not to get confused and take all the necessary and correct measures.
Let's talk about why a pimple appears in the mouth at all. What diseases can it indicate, what are the ways to treat and prevent inflammation?
A pimple in the mouth: what does it mean
So, what are pimples that appear in the mouth? These are inflammations of the oral mucosa (cheeks, lips, soft palate). A similar disease is collectively called "stomatitis". Purulent acne in the mouth is also divided into several types, which depend on the causative agent of inflammation. Let's take a closer lookeach of the possible variants of stomatitis, as well as some other reasons for the appearance of such a nuisance.
Herpetic stomatitis
In this situation, the causative agent of the disease is the herpes virus. A pimple appears in the mouth: on the lip or cheek. In most cases, herpetic stomatitis occurs in adolescents or young children.
In the mouth, a pimple looks like a small bubble filled with liquid. He quickly bursts. As a result, a small painful sore appears in its place with a white coating around its circumference.
During this type of stomatitis, there is a slight increase in temperature. In addition, you need to monitor the condition of the lymph nodes, as their increase is possible.
Bacterial stomatitis
The causative agents of this type of disease are several bacteria at once. In most cases, it is staphylococcus or streptococcus. Bacterial stomatitis can occur after a cold or sore throat, when the body spends a lot of energy on recovery.
Secondary signs of the disease are usually absent, only in some rare cases there may be weakness and a slight increase in temperature.
With bacterial stomatitis, a pimple may appear in the mouth on the cheek, gums and mucous membranes of the lips. Such rashes do not do much harm and pass without a trace. The main thing in this situation is to prevent further reproduction of bacteria.
Fungal (candidiasis) stomatitis
This is the most common type of stomatitis. The causative agent of the disease is the Candida fungus. Healso causes the appearance of thrush in women and men.
The main reason for the excessive reproduction of this type of fungus is a decrease in general or local immunity. This can happen, for example, due to improper use of antibiotics, resulting in disturbances in the microflora of the body.
Fungal stomatitis begins with redness of the oral mucosa and the appearance of small dot deposits on it. After that, there is an increase in the amount of plaque, swelling of the mucous membrane and the appearance of erosion on it.
This disease should never be ignored as it can spread throughout the gastrointestinal tract if left untreated.
Gerpangina
The causative agent of herpangina is an enterovirus, or to be more precise, the coxsackie virus. Most often, the disease occurs among young children and is characterized by the appearance of a small rash on the tongue and cheek walls.
In the mouth, a pimple (in the form of a small bubble with liquid) quickly bursts, and a white coating appears in its place, which is very difficult to remove. Herpangina may be accompanied by fever, as well as redness of the mucous membrane of the mouth and throat. The disease can cause a rash on the arms and legs of a child or cause constipation.
White pimples in the mouth and childhood infections
Children's infectious diseases such as chicken pox, rubella, measles, scarlet fever, mumps and whooping cough are accompanied by changes in the microflora in the mouth. A pimple appears at first alone, but soon a rash can be found on the inside of the cheek. Later2-3 days you can find papules, which are known as Filatov-Koplik spots. Their appearance confirms such a diagnosis as measles.
There is no need to treat these rashes, since the cause of their appearance is the presence of a serious illness. He must be eliminated in the first place.
White pimples in the mouth with other diseases
In adults, the appearance of acne and ulcers on the oral mucosa may indicate the presence of such a terrible disease as lupus. It is characterized by malfunctions in the immune system, when the body fights itself.
Lupus ulcers are painful and heal very slowly. Only an experienced specialist can determine the disease and prescribe the necessary treatment. This is done by passing all the necessary tests.
The manifestation of lupus can be easily confused with secondary syphilis. The rash during both diseases is identical. Therefore, do not be surprised if the doctor prescribes a blood test to detect syphilis. This must be done in order to be able to establish an accurate diagnosis.
Since we are talking about sexually transmitted diseases, then with syphilis the rash is periodic - it appears, disappears after a while, and then comes back.
A pimple on the palate in the mouth can appear for several reasons:
- allergic reaction;
- presence of problems with immunity;
- damage to the mucous membrane by mechanical means (prick, scratch, etc.);
- ingestion into the oral cavityand the development of any infection.
Depending on the type of disease, the necessary methods of treatment are selected.
Treatment of acne in the mouth
First of all, it should be noted that in case of acne and rashes in the mouth, in no case should you self-medicate. Only an experienced specialist will be able to correctly determine the disease and prescribe the necessary therapy. The diagnosis in this case is made on the basis of the results of the analysis of a smear from the oral cavity.
Typically, treatment is with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. In cases where acne, rash or ulcers cause very severe pain, analgesics may be prescribed to the patient.
Topical treatment, which is carried out in most cases, is to rinse the mouth. For these purposes, a soda solution can be used (dissolve a teaspoon of soda in a glass of warm boiled water), as well as infusions of useful medicinal plants: plantain, chamomile, calendula, sage. Young children can rinse their mouths with a weak solution of potassium permanganate or Miromistin.
In case of candidiasis stomatitis, antifungal drugs ("Fluconazole", "Nystatin", etc.) may be prescribed.
When acne and sores appear in the mouth, you must immediately review your menu and for a while exclude citrus fruits from it, as well as other fruits and juices that contain a lot of natural acid. This will help avoid irritation and pain. In addition, betterlimit the intake of solid foods (chips, crackers, etc.), as they can damage the top layer of the ulcer, as a result of which it may increase in size.
Prevention of acne in the mouth
The main way to prevent the appearance of inflammation in the form of purulent acne and sores is to follow the rules of oral hygiene. Even in the presence of stomatitis, in no case should you cancel daily brushing of your teeth. If discomfort or pain appears after using a paste or rinse balm, it is worthwhile to temporarily replace the usual products with others that do not contain sodium lauryl sulfate and alcohol.
Besides, regular visits to the dentist are mandatory, which will help to notice and eliminate possible problems in time: broken teeth, missing parts of the filling, etc.
Provoke the appearance of purulent acne in the mouth can and some foods that are not tolerated by the body on an individual basis. What to do if there are suspicions that the appearance of stomatitis is associated with the use of certain foods? There are two options: contact an allergist or solve the problem yourself. In the second case, it is recommended to have a special "food diary" in which all the foods that were eaten will be entered. The disadvantage of this method is that the discovery of any pattern may require a fairly large amount of time.
Deserves special attentionstrengthening immunity in all possible ways. For example, you can start taking multivitamins, the lack of which provokes the appearance of the disease.
Be he althy!
