I have a blister on my pinky toe. I don't know where I got it from. It is itchy, painful, red, swollen, and when I walk it hurts. Does anyone know what it is and what I can do about it?
2006-07-24 02:39:24 · 12 answers · asked by shelthefox 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Blister Care
If you get a blister, you'll want to relieve your pain, keep the blister from enlarging, and avoid infection. Signs of infection include pus draining from the blister, very red or warm skin around the blister, and red streaks leading away from the blister. Small, intact blisters that don't cause discomfort usually need no treatment. The best protection against infection is a blister's own skin. Larger or painful blisters that are intact should be drained without removing the roof. First clean the blister with rubbing alcohol or antibiotic soap and water. Then heat a straight pin or safety pin over a flame until the pin glows red, and allow it to cool before puncturing a small hole at the edge of the blister. Drain the fluid with gentle pressure, then apply an antibiotic ointment such as bacitracin with polymyxin B (double antibiotic ointment) or bacitracin alone. Avoid ointments that contain neomycin because they are more likely to cause an allergic reaction. Finally, cover the blister with a bandage. Change the dressing daily.
2006-07-24 02:41:40 · answer #1 · answered by Chelsey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it a blister or a chill blain?
A chill blain happens when you have cold feet and put them in water that is too warm/hot for them... the blood vessels, which were constricted, expand too quickly and you end up with a red, swollen, itchy, sore toe.
When I was a child they were so bad I now have scars on my toes. There wasn't much I could do apart from rubbing them with pigface (a plant related to aloe vera) and keeping my feet warm.
Making sure your feet are kept warm and aren't freezing cold when you have a bath/shower is a good preventative. If it gets worse, see a doctor... don't let it get infected!
2006-07-24 10:00:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wipe over with any antiseptic,bandage with (very) soft bandage/blanket,if blister filled with fluid ,try to pinch with clean needle,to drained the water or liquid,use paddle adhesive or second skin,available in stores,cause by frictions in between-shoes,sock,sands,small pebbles
2006-07-24 10:05:50 · answer #3 · answered by shaikhmohdmusa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you worn strange shoes? sneakers without socks? wrap it in athletic tape if you plan on wearing any type of heels, shoes with a seam near your pinky toe... pretty much anything but flip-flops. Put some neosporin on it.
2006-07-24 09:43:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u had a infection and u must take T.ciplox 500mg two times in a day after food for five days either it a burns or had a prick check it if anything is there inside
2006-07-24 09:45:42 · answer #5 · answered by sunny k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put your feet up, pour yourself a glass of wine and eat some chocolate.
Enjoy!
2006-07-24 09:43:03 · answer #6 · answered by nev 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chop off your toe.
2006-07-24 09:41:43 · answer #7 · answered by jessiekatsopolous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur delays can have a disasterous result so i wud advice u to very soon visit the dr.
2006-07-24 09:43:26 · answer #8 · answered by miths 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be an in fection consult ur doctor and the problem will be solved and take care
2006-07-24 09:42:12 · answer #9 · answered by mubarak m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a corn to me
2006-07-24 09:43:10 · answer #10 · answered by ree ree 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋