Diagnosing Cold Sores

Cold Sore -- Information

Is It a Cold Sore or Another Medical Condition?

Before diagnosing a cold sore, healthcare providers will also consider other conditions that share similar signs or symptoms. Some of these conditions include:

Canker sore (aphthous ulcer)
Impetigo
Syphilis
Chickenpox
Lip cancer.

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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

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