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Children's health

Is this a cold sore on DS??

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MyEternalSunshine · 14/10/2016 09:18

Three year old DS had this scab looking thing appear on his face two days ago never seen it before it just was there one morning I don't know anyone in friends or family who has cold sores but obviously know it can be dormant and he has always been to preschools and nurserys so could have picked it up anywhere please help

Is this a cold sore on DS??

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AnyFucker · 14/10/2016 09:21

Looks more like inpetigo

AnyFucker · 14/10/2016 09:22

*impetigo

MyEternalSunshine · 14/10/2016 09:34

That's a relief! I was hoping as I saw no blisters associated with a cold sore, thanks :)

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AnyFucker · 14/10/2016 12:29

it does mean no school until it has cleared up

MyEternalSunshine · 14/10/2016 12:54

I've got him in with the nurse later today, yes if it is impetigo he'll have to stay off poor thing!

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