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Impetigo vs Cold Sore: How to Tell the Difference

how to tell the difference between impetigo vs cold sore

Skin conditions around the mouth and face can be confusing, especially when symptoms look similar. Two common conditions that are often mistaken for one another are impetigo and cold sores. While they can both cause blisters, redness, and crusting, they have very different causes, treatments, and levels of contagiousness. At G.M. Graham Pharmacies, we’re here …