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I had an abcess and now i have cellulitis but there's a huge blood fill blisster where the head of the abcess used to be is that normal?
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No: You have cellulitis you should be on antibiotics and have the abscess drained again to evacuate the blood.
Answered 5/17/2014
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Yes and no: Wouldn't say it's normal, but not unexpected. Sounds like you should see a doc-- essentially need the abscess/blister opened up so it can drain. And antibiotics.
Answered 9/2/2015
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