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GP or Health Visitor? Birth mark

6 replies

YfenniChristie · 09/01/2023 12:18

Probably a daft question but here we go.

DS is 8 months old, mixed race and has a documented Mongolian blue spot on his back. However since he was born, I've always thought the tip of his nose looked blue/grey. But noone else seemed to think so - I wasn't able to capture it in a photo, it was only visible under certain lights, etc.

However over Christmas, all of a sudden various family members have commented on his "little blue nose." It's not immediately obvious (except when he's cold) but it's noticeable.

Considering how difficult it is to see a GP, it feels daft to see them over something minor (but I also wonder if it could be something else?) so should I just contact my health visitor to have it noted in the red book or push to see the GP in case it's something else?

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Lindtcat · 09/01/2023 12:26

If you're worried, book a GP appointment

monitor1 · 09/01/2023 12:27

eConsult to the GP with a photo

RosesAndHellebores · 09/01/2023 12:34

GP.

Namenic · 09/01/2023 12:42

GP.

YfenniChristie · 09/01/2023 14:24

Thanks everyone, I'll get in touch with the GP. I'm 95% sure it's a birth mark like the one he has on his back/bum.

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Lindtcat · 09/01/2023 14:36

More than likely nothing to worry about.

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