Epstein Pearls Causes, Symptoms and More
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8. Should Epstein’s Pearls Be Popped?
It may be tempting to try and pop or break these whitish-yellow cysts, but as long as a doctor has diagnosed them as Epstein's pearls, they will eventually dissolve. Intervening and popping or rupturing the cysts breaks the skin in the baby's mouth. Broken skin may provide an opportunity for infection to grow.
Any infection in a baby's mouth can spread and worsen and cause the baby to be sick. Because the cysts eventually go away, it's best to leave them alone.
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