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Impetigo vs Cold Sore: Understanding Key Differences in Skin Infections

impetigo vs cold sore

Skin infections can appear suddenly and look alarmingly similar, which can make identifying them at home quite tricky. Two common culprits are impetigo and cold sores. Both are contagious and typically affect the area around the mouth, but they have different causes, treatments, and implications. In this blog, we’ll break down the key differences between