2006-06-07 11:41:27 · 11 answers · asked by border_boy2003 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Just let it dry up. That's the best thing to do.
2006-06-07 11:46:50 · answer #1 · answered by lovebug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't recommend popping them. To answer this also depends where exactly the blister is. If it's from shoes and it's on your feet I suggest you go to a clinic, there are some cool tricks they can do, by aspirating the fluid and filling it with lidocaine etc. If that's not an option then with a sharp sterile object, you need to make a medial incision drain the fluid cut the skin along the entire border removing all of the skin. make sure it's clean. dab some neosporin or bacitracin on it to provide a barrier, or you can apply a bandage to it. And wear sandals or flip flops, keep it clean and at the same time air it out as much as possible and it should heal in no time. If it's some where else you might still be able to use this method. As a general rule don't get your medical advice from the Internet. Your better off going to a Doctor. Some people might recommend you keep the skin on and drain it. That works well too, however, what's the likely hood that you would have access to a syringe or a scalpel for that matter? Your other option is just to leave it be and let nature take it's course. Try to get a hold of moleskin that would help if you cant wear sandals.
2006-06-07 18:57:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope, it leaves them open for infection.
However, if you feel that you absolutely must pop a blister, clean it with alcohol first, sterilize a sewing needle to pop it, and afterwards apply a glean gauze and keep the blister covered. It wouldn't hurt to put an antibiotic ointment on the blister before applying the gauze. They say to never, ever pop a blister that is on your hands or face.
2006-06-07 18:44:05 · answer #3 · answered by nimo22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! You run the risk of a nasty infection. Bandage it, keep it covered and clean until it heals.
But if it's on your foot and you really can't get your shoe back on, then I guess you'll have to pop it. Use a sterile needle, make a single prick on the lower edge of the blister, and gently press out as much liquid as possible. (Ick.) Wipe gently with a clean moist cloth, bandage and keep covered.
There's a new kind of band-aid that sticks really hard (even when you shower) for several days; this allows the blister to drain and heal on its own schedule. Works beautifully for me. You can find them in drugstores. Take care.
2006-06-07 18:47:29 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope...but i get annoyed by seeing them so it makes me want to..like the last time i burnt my finger cooking and had a blister on my thumb and finger i was sooo tempted to pop it..and i did
2006-06-07 19:22:31 · answer #5 · answered by orange_crush_05 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would not because it pops on its own if it gets big. and somtimes it hurts andit will leave a scere and it may come out if you do not squzee all the ozzzzz out but lucky me i never got one
2006-06-07 20:23:43 · answer #6 · answered by erika 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no u can get an infection if u do.
if u did pop it then put some alchhol on it then put neosporin
(the alchohol might burn)
2006-06-07 18:44:53 · answer #7 · answered by [blahh] ™ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, if you pop it then it will leave a permanant scar
2006-06-07 18:44:15 · answer #8 · answered by Triniloveyxx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can. but after u drain it...disinfect the area, and treat it with bacitracin.
2006-06-07 18:46:42 · answer #9 · answered by lilise13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends do u want more?
2006-06-07 18:44:48 · answer #10 · answered by LadyJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋