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Hello doc , i came in contact with blister beetles a week ago and does this skin lesion cause permanent scarring on my face ?
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Usually no: So sorry to hear of your encounter! in general, such injuries will heal well without scarring. However, if they get infected or you gave an immune system problem you could have trouble. Keep them clean with soap and water, don't "pick" at them, and things should be fine.
Answered 6/13/2018
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Blister Beetle: Blister beetles contain a toxin called cantharidin or cantharide in their body fluids. Cantharidin causes severe irritation and blistering of the skin without causing any residual scarring. There are no reported cases of human deaths caused by blister beetle bites. If you do not take care of the wound or there is infection there can be scarring.
Answered 2/3/2014
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