Is It Possible That My 1 Year Has a Cold Sore on His Mouth??

It happened to my three year old and two days later my one year old had a microscopic blister show up on his tongue. It's extremely common to get the HSV1 virus. Most people are carriers without ever having had a cold sore. My doctor prescribed Acyclovir for my youngest to prevent a huge outbreak like his brother had. It worked wonders and nothing further developed. Since my older one had a mouth full of sores there was nothing they could do. So it was a few days on an ice cream diet for him!!! This happened over a year ago and neither one has had a single cold sore since. The Dr said it is not uncommon to go your whole life (after your initial outbreak) without ever getting another cold sore. I know it's hard to see him that way but he should feel better in a few days. Have your Dr culture the blister and that way you can get a definitive answer and not have to wonder if in fact he contracted the virus. All my best with your little one!!!

Yes it is possible. If anyone has kissed him on the mouth with a cold sore (or one not quite developed yet) he could have been exposed to the virus. Have it checked out. I didn't even think of HFMD until I read Thea's answer. I looked it up and found this (with picture): http://bit.ly/ccZiWK

I believe some people are just more prone to cold sores, and the baby may be developing a virus. Building the babies immunity will help stave them off. Same for your husband.

Hi R.,

Cold sores are called that because they come up when your immune system is weak, like after a cold or fever. There is a dormant virus that is there but the sore will only appear if his immune system is low. First, to treat the symptom, is to apply high grade tea tree oil to the sore. It should clear it up in a couple of days. The next thing to do is work on building his immune system. Many children these days have weakened immune systems so it's probably not anything serious but in order to prevent other things you need to be proactive. Nutrition, removing chemicals from his system (pesticides, preservatives, processing of foods, bath and body products) and exercise and sunshine are key to a healthy child.

If you'd like specifics, I'll be glad to elaborate.

Regards,

M.
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Yes it's possible. It's also possible that he's picked up "Hand, Foot and Mouth" disease, which is a virus that is really common in little kids. Does he have a fever or any other cold/flu symptoms? Does he go to daycare of preschool?

I'm sure your doctor will be able to get to the bottom of this.

T.

My son was diagnosed with herpes simplex 1 of the eye at 2.5 years old ( a cold sore is herpes)... So yes they can get it that young...
My son was put on medicine for it but no home remedies I found helped it..

As others have said, unfortunately, it could be a cold sore. However, I echo Thea's sentiments. It is prime time for HFM disease--my daughter just came through her second round of it...thankfully it was much milder this time.

It is worth a run to your pediatrician...but let them know what you are coming in for...they won't want you sitting in the general population.