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My 17 year old son has a yellow spot on his rt cheek and yellowing around his mouth. not raised or painful. what could this be? he has uc...related?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Possibly impetigo: It would be helpful to review your son s medications. The lesion on his face may be relayed to Staph infection. Please consider a virtual consultation and a follow up with your physician.

Answered 8/28/2018

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A member asked:

My 17 year old son has a yellow spot on his rt cheek and yellowing around his mouth. not raised or painful. what could this be? he has uc...related?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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