How do you kno the difference between oral herpes and impetigo..I mean..their rashes look alike..plz answer!!?

Over the summer I had impetigo and it went away like it was suppose to..but ever since then Ive had a rash by my mouth..it might be dry skin but it doesnt matter what kind of face suff i try to use to get rid of it, it never goes away!!! Im not sure..but I could need some help..maybe?

1. oral herpes Picture

2. impetigo picture.

here are the sites for the picture, have a look at them.

Impetigo and herpes has no relevance to each other.However sometimes impetigo superimposes on herpetic lesions.Impetigo needs antibiotic treatment herpes sometimes needs antiviral treatment specially when it is persistant or/and recurs often.First show the lesion to a speciallist then decide.

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