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My daughter (11) has small red bumps resembling pimples on her upper lip. she says theyre itchy. yesterday there was one - this morning 7. we are traveling in egypt, using spf50 sunscreen. air very dry. anything to worry about?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Lip bumps: May be herpetic or perioral dermatitis. For herpes use acyclovir and avoid sun as that exacerbates . Do not touch herpetic lesions directly as they are contagious. Wash hands immediately and do not rub eyes. Or may be perioral dermatitis / impetigo that needs antibiotics either topical or oral - dry weather / sun can worsen it. DO NOT use hydrocortisone f/u /w/ doc before trip.

Answered 6/17/2018

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Possible allergy: 15% of kids develop an allergy to sunscreens. Would try a hypoallergenic sunscreen and if not better would recommend doctor assessment

Answered 8/4/2018

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