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Missed Vein While Drawing Blood, Red Scar Left, Itching, Releasing Fluid. How To Cure ?
I am in my thirties but when i was about 14 I was getting some blood drawn to have tested. The nurse that Drew my blood I believe missed my vein I have had a red dot scar ever since for the first time tonight it started itching it is now releasing fluid my question is why i'm thinking built up scar tissue what can I do at home to relieve it?
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Hello.i think u are suffering from infective eczematous dermatitis.ussebof antihistamine.antibiotic and mupirocin ointment over the lesion subsides it
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