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Jennifer Nelson | 4 min read

What is the Difference Between Cold Sores and Herpes?

Cold Sore vs Herpes: What’s the Difference?

Many people are confused about the difference between a cold sore vs herpes....

Christina Wedberg | 3 min read

Cold Sore or Pimple? How to Spot the Difference

Cold Sore vs Pimple: What's the Difference?

While cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, pimples are caused by...

Shannon Chapman | 7 min read

Gonorrhea vs Chlamydia: What's the Difference?

The two most common STDs are chlamydia and gonorrhea. Both conditions are...

Jennifer Nelson | 3 min read

Canker Sore vs Cold Sore: How to Tell the Difference

How to Tell If You Have a Canker Sore vs. Cold Sore

Whether inside or outside of your mouth, sores of any kind can make you...

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Healthy Advice. Healthier Living.

What is the Difference Between Cold Sores and Herpes?

Cold Sore vs Herpes: What’s the Difference?

Cold Sore or Pimple? How to Spot the Difference

Cold Sore vs Pimple: What's the Difference?

Gonorrhea vs Chlamydia: What's the Difference?

Gonorrhea vs Chlamydia: What's the Difference?

Canker Sore vs Cold Sore: How to Tell the Difference

How to Tell If You Have a Canker Sore vs. Cold Sore