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Had a boil/blister on shoulder dr said could be viral infection. been gone for a mth but has a scar & still pains. is that normal?

Q: had a boil/blister on shoulder dr said could be viral infection. been gone for a mth but has a scar & still pains. is that normal?

Need more info: There is a difference between a "boil" &amp; a blister. One could be bacterial the other viral or just fluid.If it still hurts after a month iy should be looked at by your family physician and/or a dermatologist.

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Need more info: There is a difference between a "boil" & a blister. One could be bacterial the other viral or just fluid.If it still hurts after a month iy should be looked at by your family physician and/or a dermatologist.

Answered 10/31/2014

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Had a boil/blister on shoulder dr said could be viral infection. been gone for a mth but has a scar & still pains. is that normal?

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