r/workingmoms • u/PublicAd2908 • 1d ago

Vent Possible herpes for my son

My son seems to have a red spot on his nose. I have the herpes virus (yeah yeah I got it when I was a small child) anyway, I noticed my son has a red spot under his nose. I’m not seeing any blistering but this is the EXACT spot that i get mine atz I haven’t had a breakout since last year so I don’t know if it really is it or not. But I’m panicking.
He can’t sleep right now and when I get mine it’s sore and hurts. I’m wondering if it is herpes for him. He goes to daycare and now I’m terrified. He is 3. I got mine when I was older so I know you can get it at anytime.
Anyone have any advice on what to do? Should I take him to the doctor? I’m just nervous it hurts him IF it is herpes

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u/PublicAd2908 1d ago

Ugh oh no

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u/classicicedtea 1d ago

It could be nothing but no one here will be able to diagnose it. 

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u/PublicAd2908 1d ago

Silly question but would a pediatrician be able to diagnosis?

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u/oosetastic 1d ago

They would probably do a differential diagnosis, ruling things out and then coming to a conclusion about what is most likely the cause. They may be able to identify it better or suggest certain treatments and see which one helps.