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I Have a Blister… Now What?

January 29, 2015

Healthy Feet

So you have a blister. They’re painful whether you pop them or not, so what’s the best plan of attack?

The best way to cure a blister is to leave it alone and try to keep the skin intact. The unbroken skin is your body’s natural barrier that keeps out bacteria, which could cause an infection. Cover the blister with a bandage to prevent it from popping.

If the blister is too painful for you to handle, the next step is to carefully drain it. How do you drain a blister if needed?

  • Wash the blister with soapy warm water.
  • Clean the blister with rubbing alcohol.
  • Sterilize a sharp needle with rubbing alcohol.
  • Puncture the blister with the needle near the blister’s edge.
  • Apply antibiotic ointment.
  • Cut dead skin away with sterilized scissors.
  • Cover the blister with a bandage.

These seven easy steps will help you drain and tame an irritating blister and help you get through the winter blister-free!

If you have any questions about blisters or about changes in your skin, please call us today at 865-690-9467. Skin health is an important part of total body wellness. Schedule an appointment with one of our board certified physicians to get your skin the care it needs so it can reach its fullest, healthiest potential.

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