A thick and curved upper lip in babies may be normal or caused by enlarged glands or allergic reactions.
1. Normal phenomenon: the baby’s upper lip thick and warped belongs to the normal physiological phenomenon, may be hereditary family, generally does not affect the baby’s health, do not need to intervene.
2. Adenoid hypertrophy: if the baby tonsils, nasal cavity, sinuses and other frequent inflammation, will lead to long-term proliferation of adenoid tissue, thus affecting the baby ventilation, and gradually form the habit of open-mouth breathing, will affect the development of maxillofacial skeleton, resulting in the baby’s lips are thicker and also upturned, the formation of adenoid face.
3. Allergic reaction: If the baby eats allergenic food or mosquito bites on the lips, it may cause the upper lip to appear upturned and thick. It is recommended to immediately detach from the allergen and promptly go to the hospital, under the guidance of the doctor to take cetirizine, loratadine and other antihistamines to alleviate the symptoms.
If you find that your baby has abnormalities, do not be too nervous, but go to the hospital in time for examination, and actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment, so as to avoid delaying the condition.