What Does A Pimple On Upper Lip Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 22 Sep 2014

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Mon, 22 Sep 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hello

My 11 year old son had a boil looking pimple on his chin. With heat compress the white infection came out but his upper lip is swollen. No fever. Should he see a Dr? I meant to say its his lower lip on the right side. The bump was below. He had MSRA when he was 2 on his toe.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Clinical photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Ms,

Infection of upper lip definitely requires systemic antibiotic and anti-inflammatory.

It would be very helpful if you could get back to me with clinical photograph for further assessment for me to be able to guide you further.

Awaiting your response

Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

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