The differences between imptigo and herpes

2. • Usually occur after common
cold (secondary infection)
• Contagious
• Mostly around mouth
• Can spread to other body parts

3. • Bacterial infection Staphylococcus aureus.
• yellowish-brown crust (Honey comb
appearance).
• Mostly on skin rather than mucus
membrane The face, arms, and legs are the
skin areas most often affected.

4. • oral Antibiotics (cephadroxil) & any
topical antibiotic for 5-7 days.
• Wash the crust with potassium
permanganate solution.
• Avoid touching it!

5. • Viral infection.
• small blisters in groups containing fluid.
• may be associated with fever, muscle
pains, swollen lymph nodes and
headaches.

6. • topical antivirals (acyclovir) .
• topical zinc, licorice root cream and aloe vera
can also be useful.