2006-07-08 19:00:45 · 9 answers · asked by pizzahuttjoe 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Blistering usually indicates a second degree burn with partial thickness or full thickness involvement. They tend to be painful. Some doctors want them popped and some don't. Personally, I have found the blister acts as a protective barrier to the tissue underneath.The fluid will slowly be absorbed.Keep the wound clean and since a significant amount of time has past, use a triple antibiotic ointment (neosporin) lightly on it. Keep a nonstick dressing like telfa on it to protect it from unnecessary contamination. If it sticks use cool water to loosen the dressing for daily changes. Use a loose dressing and open to air at home when you can. Be sure to check for infection,pus like drainage, foul odor, red streaks on the skin or fever.If any of these occur, get medical attention.You should be fine. Get better soon.Exercise your good judgment.
2006-07-08 19:15:33 · answer #1 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you never really want to pop a blister that comes from a burn. When you get a burn. the liquid in the burn is there to help protect that area. If you pop the blister you are opening that area for infection. Burns can become a serious problem. You should cover and protect the blister.
2006-07-08 19:09:36 · answer #2 · answered by navydad02 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U shouldn't pop the blister. Popping the blister would mean exposing the area to germs and stuff. Just let it heal by itself!
2006-07-08 19:05:24 · answer #3 · answered by kaede 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the blister is protecting the underlying burn, the skin that contains the blister will eventually dry and fall off.
2006-07-08 19:02:59 · answer #4 · answered by kvuo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from a burn or sunburn? Its pretty much the same. Just don't pop it. ur not suppose to pop it anywayz. At least thats what i think
I know for sure sunburn - dont pop it!
2006-07-08 19:02:33 · answer #5 · answered by Cho Chang 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't "pop" it. It allows the skin underneath to heal and keeps in sterile to save you from infection. They will rupture on there own.
2006-07-08 19:05:44 · answer #6 · answered by Joe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better not to pop it. It is natures band-aid.
2006-07-08 19:05:22 · answer #7 · answered by CPH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just go ahead and pop it. You'll feel more comfortable.
2006-07-08 19:05:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It heals. Let your body do its' job.
If you are worried about it, see your doctor.
2006-07-08 19:04:35 · answer #9 · answered by Gothic Martha™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋