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Pimple on my 4 year old

Pimple on my 4 year old

My son woke up with a white head pimple on his upper lip. What is it? I'm concerned about the whole MRSA scare what could it be? Is there anyone else with the same problem, should I take him in to see a doctor? Or maybe I'm being overly dramatic, either way never knew of small children with pimples.
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Hi. You may wish to repost this in the Dermatology Forum as this spot may not be acne.
If it is acne you should take him to a doctor, childhood acne should never be ignored as it can be a symptom of an underlying conidition. My son had acne at a very young age and our doctor refered him to an endocrinologist for hormonal tests to rule out an early puberty. We were also given a prescription strength topical gel to heal the acne.
Spots on the lips may be coldsores (herpes virus). This is common in children who may be kissed by an infected adult. Coldsores are easy to distinguish from acne as the spot delevops a crust and the patient experience tingling at site.
Best Wishes, Eloise.
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