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Chickenpox blisters on face now infected with bacteria, yellowish fluid oozes. am taking coamoxiclav.what will i do w/ the infected blisters?pick them?

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Use Antibiotics: Orally and topical. Do not touch the blisters.

Answered 12/11/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Chickenpox: Don't pick the blisters - it may lead to scarring and the fluid from the blisters is contagious. Take the antiviral medication and try not to be playing with the blisters.

Answered 10/25/2018

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