Hello my 13 month old baby girl has a skin tag as I can describe hanging from her gum where her molar is growing. I see it swollen and shes had fever but shes also had her shots and a cold I dont know if the fever was do to that. Should I be concerned?
Hi Dear, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Understanding your concern. As per your query your baby have symptoms of extra growth of skin on the gums which could be due to Johns nodules which are type of gingival cysts oral fibrous, tissue hyperplasia, inflamed mucosa fold Pica Imbricate. Need not worry about it. I would suggest you to apply cold compresses on gum area and apply lidocaine over it as it will relieve pain as it will act like numbing gel. Maintain oral hygiene by gently rubbing a wet cloth on gums and take anti-inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen. Consult your pediatrician if the growths impede feeding or seem to cause pain in your child. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes,