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Cold sore on a 12 month old. What can I use to treat it?

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NayNayAndThriceNay · 23/10/2008 20:49

My DD who's almost 1 has, what looks like, a cold sore in the corner of her mouth. It constantly weeps and she's had it for roughly 3 - 4 days now. Is there anything I can use for it Zovirax for example? or should I leave it alone?

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pushchair · 23/10/2008 22:16

might be impetigo. two of mine had this and was weepy scabby large spots. Nurse at the gp surgery confirmed and was given antibiotic cream.

Thankyouandgoodnight · 24/10/2008 19:49

Get it checked out first - they can also swab it to confirm if it is a proper cold sore or not. Themba is a natural cream that is rather fabulous - have a google of it but it can be used from birth and is excellent on cold sores and anything 'skin-ny'.

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