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My 2 month old had what appeared to be a bruise on his back near his rib cage. it turned into a blister. any idea what is could be?

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Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Boil/cellulitis: It's really very tough to make any clinical judgement without looking at the lesion. However considering the age of baby ( 2 months old) it becomes mandatory to see his/her pediatrician asap.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 4/1/2019

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