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A member asked:

If a new red bump down there has a blister like top on it do you pop the blister or will that make it worse?

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Dr. Francine Yep answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Leave it alone: The skin of your un-popped blister forms a natural bandage.

Dr Eitner agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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