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Can a bacterial infection, healing or not, cause a red skin bump that has peeling skin like sunburn (very thin and easy to peel off with your finger)?

Q: can a bacterial infection, healing or not, cause a red skin bump that has peeling skin like sunburn (very thin and easy to peel off with your finger)?

: Yes. Show to a health care professional or send pictures.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Yes. Show to a health care professional or send pictures.

Dr Gira agreed

Answered 9/15/2021

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A member asked:

Can a bacterial infection, healing or not, cause a red skin bump that has peeling skin like sunburn (very thin and easy to peel off with your finger)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Gira agreed

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