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Blisters occur due to friction caused by constant rubbing of shoes / clothes
Outer skin layer separates from the inner layer
The space in-between fills up with fluid
They are common in athletes, trekkers, rowers
Also seen in people using new shoes
Suggested first-aid :
Wash your hands and the blister with soap and warm water.
Make a hole at the edge of the blister
Use a needle or pin sterilized by passing over flame /rubbing with alcohol
Drain the accumulated fluid
Keep skin intact to prevent infection
Clean blister with gauze containing iodine/alcohol
Apply antibiotic ointment
Cover with adhesive bandage for small blister
Use porous, bandage for large ones
Do not puncture blister if painless
Do not puncture a blood-filled blister
Blisters disappear in a few days time
Diabetics should consult a doctor
Outer skin layer separates from the inner layer
The space in-between fills up with fluid
They are common in athletes, trekkers, rowers
Also seen in people using new shoes
Suggested first-aid :
Wash your hands and the blister with soap and warm water.
Make a hole at the edge of the blister
Use a needle or pin sterilized by passing over flame /rubbing with alcohol
Drain the accumulated fluid
Keep skin intact to prevent infection
Clean blister with gauze containing iodine/alcohol
Apply antibiotic ointment
Cover with adhesive bandage for small blister
Use porous, bandage for large ones
Do not puncture blister if painless
Do not puncture a blood-filled blister
Blisters disappear in a few days time
Diabetics should consult a doctor
1 comment:
No. One is not to use alcohol with a blister, because it will further damage the skin. The use of hydrogen peroxide is better than alcohol.Alcohol? No.
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