Hi Is This A Pimple Or A Cold Sore ?

Posted on Tue, 14 Aug 2018

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Tue, 14 Aug 2018 Answered on

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Question : Hi is this a pimple or a Cold sore ? It tingels s bit and have clear fluid. But looks more like pimple and came Today . I ask because i have a 7 week old baby and have heard Cold sores a dangerous to babies so if it is a Cold sore do I need to do something ?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be a pimple, not looking like the cold sore

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your complaints and reviewed the attached photograph.It is not looking like a cold sore. It seems to be a pimple. I don’t think it is dangerous for the baby.

Hope to have answered your query. I would be happy to answer any further queries.

Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (7 minutes later)

If it turns out to be Cold sore do i need to see a doctor with him Then

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
you may apply topical antibiotic even if it turns out to be cold sore

Detailed Answer:
Even if it turns out to be cold sore you need to apply a topical antibiotic like Fusidic acid cream on the affected area twice daily for a few days.

Also, please avoid kissing the child till the time it resolves and wash your hands frequently every time before dealing with the child.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee