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Doctordle #122
Honey-colored crusted sores
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This archived Doctordle case was published on 2026-07-31. It presents "Honey-colored crusted sores" as a Medium Dermatology puzzle. The final answer is Impetigo.
Answer
Impetigo
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Six clues
Clue 1
A child has red sores around the nose and mouth.
Clue 2
The sores break open and form honey-colored crusts.
Clue 3
The rash spreads easily among classmates in this fictional case.
Clue 4
The infection is bacterial and superficial.
Clue 5
It is common in young children.
Clue 6
The answer is this contagious skin infection.
Plain-language explanation
Impetigo is a contagious bacterial skin infection that can cause sores with honey-colored crusts. The clue set highlights the classic crusting pattern.
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