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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Possible Impetigo
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Possible Impetigo
by Flash, Feb 11, 2001 12:00AM
My 10 year old son recently had some type of virus with a fever and head congestion for about a week. He was constantly blowing his nose during that time. Now he has developed these small boil like sores on his upper lip and the side of his nose that itch. Do you think that this is impetigo? If so, what is the treatment, and also, could these sores leave scars?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Feb 11, 2001 12:00AM
, Feb 11, 2001 12:00AM
They could be impetigo. They also could be "fever blisters." I think your doc should consider doing sultures for both of these, and treating accordingly. If he's ever had the same thing before, in the same place, it's probably a cold sore or fever blieter, in which case, it will go away by itself. If he hasn't, or if you're not sure, you should check it out.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
