How to Treat a blister

Blisters are caused by a variety of irritations, including intense rubbing and burns. Blisters can also be a result of certain medical conditions such as chickenpox or herpes. In most cases, blisters don’t indicate anything serious and should be left alone if possible. If you want to rush the healing, however, you can try following these steps.

Instructions

1. To prevent infections, wash your hands carefully with soap and warm water before you touch a blister . If the blister is covered with debris or dust, you can softly wash the blister and the skin around it.

2. Take a small needle and heat it over fire for at least 10 seconds to sterilize it. A long but thin needle works best.

3. Puncture the blister and push down on it using a piece of cotton wet with warm water and a couple of drops of rubbing alcohol or tea tree oil. Keep pushing down until all liquid has come out.

4. Don’t pull or remove the skin. If the blister is small, leave it open to the air. If it is big or in an area where it will rub off against the skin or shoes, cover it with a bandage.

5. Use antibiotic ointment to cover the blister if the area seems red or if the bandage rubs too hard on the blister and causes discomfort. Use gauze if a bandage is too small to cover the entire blister.

Tips & Warnings

• If a blister is small, not painful or located somewhere innocuous, leave it alone. It will eventually dry out and disappear on its own.

• Avoid tight shoes and socks if the blister is on your feet.