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A member asked:

When having chicken pox, should you not pop blisters?

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Dr. Antoanella Calame answered

Specializes in Pathology

Correct: You should not pop them an let them heal naturally, this could cause scarring if you do pop them.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 9/13/2013

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