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Painful, shallow ulcers (sores) on the inner lips or cheeks. Not caused by an infection

Cracked skin on the toes or feet

The common cold is a viral infection of the nose and throat. Main symptoms are a runny nose and sore throat.

Red area of the skin from contact with an irritant

A bacterial infection of the skin. Main symptom is spreading redness that is painful to the touch

Diarrhea is the sudden increase in the number and looseness of stools. Diarrhea means 2 or more watery stools. Reason: a few loose stools can be normal with changes in diet. Most diarrhea is caused by a viral infection of the intestines.