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My 4 year old son had these little pimple like bumps on his face above his top lip sometimes they look like little blisters what can it be?

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Dr. Stephen Pincus answered

Herpes labialis : Herpes labialis is a viral eruption usually seen when when some has an upper respiratory condition or fever. Hence the more common names: "cold sore" and "fever blisters".

Dr Schleimer agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. M. Jan answered

Possibly Herpes.: Herpes labialis usually treated with zovirex ointment. Apply very little 3 times a day.

Answered 12/5/2015

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A member asked:

My 4 year old son had these little pimple like bumps on his face above his top lip sometimes they look like little blisters what can it be?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Stephen Pincus answered

Dr Schleimer agreed

Dr. M. Jan answered

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