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Question: Im unsure whether this is a coldsore or impetigo. I am prone to coldsores and i have had impetigo once before 10 or so weeks ago that was treated with cream from my gp, it seemed to have cleared up fully.
Brief Answer:
This is likely to be a cold sore!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this rash that you have reported. I have reviewed the attached image and all the provided information. The nature of this rash and its recurrence makes it likely to be cold sores and not impetigo. Cold sores are prone to recurrence and often raise the suspicion of a past herpes infection. I will encourage you to get tested for herpes as this could be very suggestive.
If the results suggest so and you are uncomfortable with the frequency of disease break out, then I will advice that you get medications that can suppress outbreaks and or reduce the frequent of outbreaks.
In all, likely cold sores. Get tested for herpes and managed according to results that are obtained.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
This is likely to be a cold sore!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this rash that you have reported. I have reviewed the attached image and all the provided information. The nature of this rash and its recurrence makes it likely to be cold sores and not impetigo. Cold sores are prone to recurrence and often raise the suspicion of a past herpes infection. I will encourage you to get tested for herpes as this could be very suggestive.
If the results suggest so and you are uncomfortable with the frequency of disease break out, then I will advice that you get medications that can suppress outbreaks and or reduce the frequent of outbreaks.
In all, likely cold sores. Get tested for herpes and managed according to results that are obtained.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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