I just got back from a beach trip with my daughter and last night when I got back she was red around the mouth but this morning it became swollen very red with bells in it. Could it be a sunburn? Or impetigo or something else?! She only has it around her mouth She is prone to eczema. She has a fragile skin. However, she had sun cream as usual so I don't understand why she would have had a sunburn but maybe I had applied the cream wrong?

My daughter has red blisters around her mouth?

35-year-old woman2 years ago

I just got back from a beach trip with my daughter and last night when I got back she was red around the mouth but this morning it became swollen very red with bells in it. Could it be a sunburn? Or impetigo or something else?!

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Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Hello Madam, unfortunately it is impossible to determine on this platform, without having seen the lesions in question. Would you be able to upload some well-lit images?

Did she have a sunburn elsewhere, or blisters elsewhere?

35-year-old woman · 2 years ago

She only has it around her mouth

35-year-old woman · 2 years ago

She is prone to eczema. She has a fragile skin. However, she had sun cream as usual so I don't understand why she would have had a sunburn but maybe I had applied the cream wrong?

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Thanks for the quick feedback.

Indeed, it could be a burn or impetigo. Impetigo evolves quickly and forms yellow scabs when the blisters break

I strongly suggest that you go to a pharmacy, an ointment can be applied to reduce the healing time, the pharmacist on duty will be able to tell you which one behind the counter. Only lightly pat the area with a soft compress to clean

If it is painful, acetaminophen can be used as needed.

Naji-tom Samaha · 2 years ago

Don't hesitate if you have any other questions!

Tom Samaha, Pharmacist

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