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Is it ok to pop herpes blister?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not a good thing to: Do. If you are not already being treated for your herpes infection - please do so.

Dr Parvez and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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