My question is I have a little boy5 years old he had developed a purple ring around outter mouth and outter lips is weird I don t know what could have caused this or what it might even be should I be worried orcan you tell me have you heard about this and what it is and how do I get it to go away
Hi, welcome to Chat Doctor, Purplish ring is not heard off unless you referring to bluish discoloration around the lips which is suggestive of cyanosis that is a sign of decreased oxygen content in blood. This can happen in case of some congenital heart defect in the child. It's only a possibility, so don't be alarmed. It would have been better or more informative if I could see a picture of it. Anyway, if I were you, I would consult my pediatrician as these things are best seen and judged. Hope I answered your query. Hope your child gets well soon. Take care.