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This article was co-written by Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MS. Luba Lee is a licensed family physician practicing in Tennessee. She received her MSN from the University of Tennessee in 2006.
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Blisters are fluid-filled sacs on the surface of the skin that form as a result of friction or burns. Blisters appear mainly on the hands and feet. Although most blisters heal on their own without any home treatment, large and painful blisters will need help. Fortunately, there are many ways to treat large blisters at home and prevent them from appearing. The following article will in turn guide you how to treat blisters at home, how to use natural ingredients and how to prevent blisters.
Steps
Blister treatment
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Leave the blister alone if it is not painful. Most blisters heal spontaneously without drainage. This is because the unbroken skin on the blister will form a layer to protect the blister from infection. After a few days, the body will reabsorb the fluid in the blister (called serum) and the blister will disappear. This is the best treatment if the blisters are not painful because there is less risk of infection.
- If blisters appear on your hand or a place where there is little friction, you can leave the blister exposed to air to heal quickly. If blisters appear on the feet, you should use a gauze bandage or mpeskin patch to protect the blister but still breathe.
- If the blister breaks on its own, you should let the fluid drain, then clean the blister and cover it with a dry sterile gauze bandage until the blister heals. This helps prevent infection. [1] X Trusted Source National Health Service (UK) Go to Source
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Drain the fluid if blisters are painful. Although doctors often advise avoiding rupturing blisters, in some cases, you may need to drain the fluid, especially if the blister is causing a lot of pain or irritation. For example, a runner needs to drain large blisters on the soles of his feet if a race is going on. If you decide to drain the blisters, you need to follow the correct procedure to avoid infection.
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Clean blisters with soap and water. First, you need to clean the skin above and around the blister with warm water and soap. Any soap will do, but antibacterial is best. This step helps to remove sweat or dirt from the blister before proceeding to drain the fluid.
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Sterilize the needle. Prepare a clean, sharp needle and disinfect it in one of the following ways: wipe with isopropyl alcohol; boil in boiling water; Heat the needle over the flame until the needle turns orange.
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Blister injection. Use a sterile needle to prick around the blister. Use a clean gauze pad or tissue to gently press on the blister to drain the fluid. Do not remove the skin that is still attached to the blister because this part of the skin helps protect the blister. [2] X Research Source
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Apply antibacterial ointment. After draining the fluid, you should apply some antibacterial cream or ointment to the blisters. Any over-the-counter antibacterial product will help, for example Neosporin, Ppymyxin B or Bacitracin. The ointment helps kill bacteria around the blister and fight infection, and prevents the dressing from sticking to the skin. [3] X Research Sources
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Loose bandages or place gauze to cover blisters. After applying the ointment, you should place a gauze pad or gel-based patch on the drained blister. These products help prevent dirt or bacteria from entering open blisters and make it more comfortable to move around if blisters are on your feet. You should replace the patch with a new one every day, especially if the patch becomes damp or dirty.
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Cut off the dead skin and cover. After 2-3 days, you can remove the bandage and use sterilized scissors to cut away the dead loose skin. However, you should not peel while the skin is still sticky. Clean the skin again, apply ointment and cover with clean gauze. Blisters will heal completely in 3-7 days.
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See your doctor if there are signs of infection. In some cases, an infection can appear even if you’ve tried to avoid it. If so, you should see your doctor right away. Your doctor may prescribe strong antibiotics (oral or topical) to treat the infection. Signs of infection include: red and swollen skin around the blisters, accumulation of pus, red streaks appearing on the skin, and fever. [3] X Research Sources
Using ingredients at home
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Apply tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is a natural essential oil with antibacterial properties. Tea tree oil is also an astringent that helps dry up blisters. You can dip the tip of a cotton swab in oil and apply it to a blister that has been injected or drained, once a day, and then cover it with a clean gauze bandage. [4] X Research Sources
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Use apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is a traditional home remedy used to treat many minor problems, including blisters. Apple cider vinegar can be used to fight infections thanks to its antibacterial properties. Applying apple cider vinegar can cause stinging, so you need to dilute it with water in a 1:1 ratio before using a cotton swab to apply apple cider vinegar to the blisters.
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Try aloe vera. Aloe vera has soothing and healing properties. Aloe vera is a natural anti-inflammatory and moisturizing ingredient, so it is very suitable for treating blisters caused by burns. You can use aloe vera by breaking an aloe leaf and applying the clear gel on and around the blister. Aloe vera is especially helpful when the blisters have been drained, as it helps to speed up the healing process. [5] X Research Sources
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Soak the blisters in green tea. Green tea has natural anti-inflammatory properties, so you can soak the blisters in a bowl or basin of cool green tea to soothe the swollen, inflamed skin around the blisters.
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Take vitamin E. Vitamin E helps skin heal faster and prevents scarring. Vitamin E is available in oil and cream form at drugstores. You only need to apply a little vitamin E to the blisters every day to stimulate the healing process.
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Make compresses from chamomile flowers. Chamomile has soothing properties and helps relieve pain caused by swollen blisters. You can brew a strong cup of chamomile tea for about 5-6 minutes. Wait for the tea to cool, then dip a clean towel in, then squeeze out the water. Apply a towel to the blister for about 10 minutes or until the pain subsides. [6] X Research Source
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Soak the blisters in Epsom salt. Epsom salts help dry up unopened blisters and stimulate drainage. You just need to dissolve a little salt in a warm bath and then soak the blisters in. Care should be taken because if blisters burst, Epsom salts can cause severe stinging.
Prevention of blisters
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Choose shoes that fit your feet. Many blisters form due to friction when wearing shoes that do not fit your feet. When rubbed or rubbed on the foot, the shoe pulls the skin back and forth, causing the outer layer of skin to separate from the inner layer of skin, creating a small pocket that later becomes a blister. To prevent blisters like this, you should buy high-quality shoes that fit your feet and allow your feet to breathe.
- If you are a runner, you should buy shoes at a specialized shoe store to get expert advice and make sure you buy the right shoes.
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Wear the correct socks (socks). Socks are also an important factor in blister prevention because socks help reduce moisture (moisture stimulates blister formation) and reduce friction. You should choose nylon socks instead of cotton socks to help your feet breathe more. Fiber socks – a type of sock with a wool blend is also a good choice because it helps to absorb moisture on the feet. [7] X Research Sources
- Runners can find special socks to provide cushioning for blister-prone areas.
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Use a friction reducing product. These products are available over-the-counter and are applied to the feet before walking or running to reduce friction and moisture build-up. You can sprinkle powder on your socks before you put them on to keep your feet dry, or apply cream so your socks and shoes glide over your skin instead of creating friction. [7] X Research Sources
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Wear gloves. Blisters often develop on the hands of people who do manual labor, for example when using tools or shovels, or when gardening. You can avoid blisters on your hands by wearing protective gloves when doing these tasks.
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Apply sunscreen. Blisters can easily form on sunburned skin. The best prevention is to avoid sunburn in the first place by wearing a high SPF sunscreen, and wearing long, light clothing. If you get sunburned, you can prevent blisters by applying moisturizer, sunburn lotion, and calamine lotion.
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Be careful with heat and chemicals. Blisters can form after hot water burns, steam burns, dry heat, or chemicals. Therefore, you should use caution when handling hot objects such as kettles or stoves, or when using chemicals, such as bleach. [1] X Trusted Source National Health Service (UK) Go to Source
Advice
- Do not peel the skin over the blister or scratch the blister to avoid further irritation.
- Only touch blisters with sterilized instruments. Otherwise, bacteria and germs can cause an infection.
- Avoid exposing blisters to sunlight so that blisters don’t get hot.
- Expose the blister to the air to allow it to dry.
- If blisters appear, you can apply an antifungal cream (eg Lotramin) to dry the blisters.
- Do not puncture blisters.
- Use Asepxia acne cream. It sounds strange but this product will help if you want to get rid of blisters.
- Apply acne cream on the blisters and then stick the patch on top.
- Covering your feet can make you more comfortable.
- If home remedies don’t work, you should see your doctor before you develop an infection.
Warning
- Do not scratch, peel or rub the blisters to avoid infection.
- Seek medical attention immediately if blisters are oozing non-transparent fluid. Serious infections may begin with small blisters.
- Do not apply vitamin E until the blisters have healed. Vitamin E stimulates the production of cplagen, although it has a healing effect, but will slow down the healing process of the skin.
- Burn blisters are susceptible to infection.
- Do not puncture or squeeze blood blisters. Instead, you should see your doctor right away.
- If you want to drain fluid in a blister, you should try to make the hole as small as possible, disinfect your hands/tools/vesicle with alcohol or blue flame, and use an antibiotic cream. Small infections can also be very dangerous.
- Use unproven treatments with caution. The methods in the “home remedies” category are all pseudoscientific and there is no evidence that they work. Worse, they can cause infections. Therefore, you should talk to your doctor before trying any strange product or treatment.
- Do not “thread” through the blisters. Threads left in the air for a long time can carry dirt and bacteria. The act of piercing the thread through a healed blister allows millions of bacteria to enter and possibly cause an infection.
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This article was co-written by Luba Lee, FNP-BC, MS. Luba Lee is a licensed family physician practicing in Tennessee. She received her MSN from the University of Tennessee in 2006.
This article has been viewed 26,605 times.
Blisters are fluid-filled sacs on the surface of the skin that form as a result of friction or burns. Blisters appear mainly on the hands and feet. Although most blisters heal on their own without any home treatment, large and painful blisters will need help. Fortunately, there are many ways to treat large blisters at home and prevent them from appearing. The following article will in turn guide you how to treat blisters at home, how to use natural ingredients and how to prevent blisters.
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