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Sucking Pads: A Report of Two Newborns

Vijayakumary Thadchanamoorthy1, Markandu Thirukumar1, Kavinda Dayasiri2

  • 1Clinical Sciences Department, Faculty of Health Care Sciences, Eastern University, Batticaloa, LKA.

Cureus
|November 16, 2020
PubMed

Insights

Sucking pads are common lip thickenings in newborns, indicating effective sucking. These benign lesions may be mistaken for other conditions but are a normal finding.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal dermatology
  • Pediatric medicine

Background:

  • Sucking pads are hyperkeratotic lip thickenings in neonates.
  • They can be present at birth or develop during the neonatal period.
  • Effective sucking is indicated by the presence of sucking pads.

Observation:

  • Two neonates presented with lip peeling during the neonatal period.
  • These cases were initially misdiagnosed as various other conditions.
  • The lip peeling was ultimately diagnosed as sucking pads.

Findings:

  • Sucking pads are a benign finding in neonates.
  • Effective sucking is a key indicator of this condition.
  • Prompt diagnosis prevents unnecessary concern and treatment.

Implications:

  • Educating healthcare providers on recognizing sucking pads is crucial.
  • Accurate diagnosis reassures parents about this benign condition.
  • Distinguishing sucking pads from other lip abnormalities prevents misdiagnosis and inappropriate interventions.

Keywords:
brainstembreastfeedinglipsnewbornnon-consanguineous parentsoral thrushpreterm babiessucking padsucking reflexvermillian boarder

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