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My daughter has a small blister with a red ring about a cm away from it on her leg the nurse said it might be a burn but she hasn't burnt herself?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Possible fungus: It may bea fungus. See a dermatologist for evaluation and treatment.

Dr Davis agreed

Answered 3/3/2013

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Dr. Charlene Sojico answered

Possible : She may have an infection . Without seeing it , is hard to say . Please take her to her pediatrician so treatment can be initiated as soon as possible.

Answered 6/19/2016

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A member asked:

My daughter has a small blister with a red ring about a cm away from it on her leg the nurse said it might be a burn but she hasn't burnt herself?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Davis agreed

Dr. Charlene Sojico answered

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