The most characteristic symptoms of monkeypox are contagious rashes that form a week or two after exposure, which can last up to a month. But unfortunately, rashes and strange skin growths can appear for various reasons. So, for those of us who might be understandably confused when we see new bumps appearing on our skin these days, here’s a rundown of eight medical conditions that aren’t monkey pox. And for reference, here’s what real monkeypox looks like: Image: CDC Image: CDC
