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A painful blister has formed over a 20 year old scar. any suggestions on cause and treatment ?

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Infection: The blister could most likely be due to an infection. If the scar is over an area that is subject to rubbing, then this could be a frictional blister. Go and see a doctor who can drain the blister, take some swabs and decide on the cause of the blister. If it is due to an infection then you would need a course of antibiotics to treat that.]

Answered 6/30/2018

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Dr. Julan Crane answered

Painful blisters : Get it examined soon as there may be treatment available

Answered 7/19/2018

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