The child's mouth itches. What may be the reason?

Children's itchy corners of the mouth may be caused by many reasons. This article will introduce several possible causes of oral itching in children, as well as the corresponding symptoms and treatment methods.

angular stomatitis

Keratitis is a minor problem in the oral cavity, which may be caused by insufficient saliva secretion, poor oral hygiene or malnutrition. Symptoms may include chapped corners of the mouth, pain and itching.

anaphylactic reaction

Children may have allergic reactions to certain foods, drugs or cosmetics, resulting in redness and itching of the skin around the corners of the mouth.

eczema

Eczema is a common skin disease, which may also affect the skin around the corners of children's mouths. Symptoms may include dry skin, redness and itching.

cheilitis

When the skin around the lips is inflamed, it may be caused by factors such as dry climate, cold or ultraviolet radiation. Symptoms may include dry lips, peeling, pain and itching.

Parasitic infection

Sometimes, parasitic infections may also cause itching around children's mouth, such as head lice and body lice. If the child has itchy symptoms around the corners of the mouth, it is recommended to seek the help of a doctor as soon as possible in order to get an accurate diagnosis and a suitable treatment plan.