Question
A one-week-old baby has developed a lip cleft that keeps getting worse and won’t heal. The baby frequently licks its lips, which exacerbates the wound and even causes bleeding. What can be done to help the baby recover faster? Which medications should be used?
Answer
The description of the baby’s condition indicates that there are recurrent blisters and clefts on the lips. For this situation, it is first considered that the symptoms may be caused by a viral infection. Symptomatic treatment can include Acyclovir ointment. In addition, in daily life, attention should be paid to regular routines, ensuring adequate nutrition, avoiding touching the affected area, and stopping the baby from licking its lips.