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I heard that when you get a blister, you should pop it. is it better to pop it or to leave it?
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Leave it: While popping a blister may solve the problem of the blister, you have no increased your chance of getting a skin infection as well as scarring. If a blister is not going away, see your doctor so that he/she can treat it in a sterile, systematic way to reduce infection & scarring.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Generally no: There are only a few instances where it is advisable for you to pop a blister, especially if of unknown origin.
Answered 5/14/2015
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