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Have a burn blister. should you break it or not ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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No: Leave it intact - to avoid creating a portal for infection.

Dr Van Dis agreed

Answered 9/25/2017

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A member asked:

Have a burn blister. should you break it or not ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Van Dis agreed

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