2006-10-16 15:22:09 · 12 answers · asked by fyrechick 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
LOL its not a herpes blister, its a blister on my heel from wrong socks during running. There is no puss in it just a clear fluid which I was wondering if it was sweat trapped or more of the bodys interstitial fluid. Thank you far all the good answers
2006-10-16 15:41:49 · update #1
This fluid consists of saline, albumin (protein). If the blister has a cloudy appearance then white blood cells may also be present. Draining the blister is useful but do not remove the skin covering. Mild pressure and occasionally ice will help to keep the blister from coming back. The blisters are due to friction which is heat based, so in a way this is a form of a burn to the skin.
2006-10-16 15:23:19 · answer #1 · answered by Boodie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Contrary to what people state above, the fluid in a blister is not puss. Puss would suggest an infection, which an unbroken blister should not have. Breaking the skin of a blister may lead to an infection however.
The fluid under a blister is normal serous fluid that the body has developed in response to friction. Try to keep the blister intact. Here is a link for some blister care:
http://www.ehow.com/how_3365_care-blister.html
2006-10-16 22:27:44 · answer #2 · answered by SunnySA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fluid inside a blister is called serum. It's a watery liquid that leaks from nearby tissues and blood vessels that have been destroyed. This blister filled with serum provides pillow-like protection for the skin beneath it. Second degree burns take several weeks to heal completely. Eventually the fluid inside the blister is absorbed by the body,and the dead blister skin will drop away, leaving new skin underneath.
2006-10-16 22:30:44 · answer #3 · answered by nighthawk_842003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is STERILE unless the blister is popped, so it's important not to pop the blister or you will risk infection. it's serous fluid and transport medium for white blood cells which as you know fight infection.
2006-10-16 22:27:33 · answer #4 · answered by cryllie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That fluid is puss...almost like clear blood
2006-10-16 22:23:39 · answer #5 · answered by manny32085 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
puss, like all the bad stuff that was extracted form that place, it builds up
2006-10-16 22:24:19 · answer #6 · answered by harry rav 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
puss
2006-10-16 22:24:06 · answer #7 · answered by pedrogonewhite 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it could be Herpes zoster? look it up.
2006-10-16 22:29:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
water
2006-10-16 22:23:56 · answer #9 · answered by USMCstingray 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
WATER
2006-10-17 12:36:56 · answer #10 · answered by robertson 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋