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Got ppd over a week ago been 11 days was red and still is a little nurses said it was ok but seems like its taking forever to go away? worry or no?

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Dr. Scott J. Wolfson answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Depends on size: If the location of the PPD placement was red but there was no swelling or bump, then i would agree that it was ok as well.

Answered 6/10/2014

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