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Impetigo?

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Cotswoldlife90 · 09/06/2025 17:33

Saturday morning i noticed LO right nostril was red ever so slightly inflamed. Didn't think much of it. He went into nursery today and they think it's the start of impetigo?? I'm a first time parent so unsure how it looks etc. We are due to go abroad on holiday on Friday 😅 should I book in with GP tomorrow just in case ?

Impetigo?
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LoafofSellotape · 09/06/2025 17:34

No,looks like dried snot. Good wash with a warm flannel should sort it out.

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Cotswoldlife90 · 09/06/2025 17:40

LoafofSellotape · 09/06/2025 17:34

No,looks like dried snot. Good wash with a warm flannel should sort it out.

No the nostril is what the post is referring to.

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SpringCalling · 09/06/2025 17:43

If you’re in the UK, impetigo is one of the things pharmacists can now treat, so i’d head to a pharmacy and they can assess, much easier than GP

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Cotswoldlife90 · 09/06/2025 17:46

SpringCalling · 09/06/2025 17:43

If you’re in the UK, impetigo is one of the things pharmacists can now treat, so i’d head to a pharmacy and they can assess, much easier than GP

Actually just as easy for me to get to the GP luckily. Can get same day appointments as live in a very small village

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