2007-01-21 06:15:51 · 20 answers · asked by helly 6 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
It is better to leave a blister alone then to burst it. I know it is tempting to burst it, but if you do it will more than likely cause an infection or leave a scar, causing it to be there a lot longer than you want it to be!
2007-01-21 06:19:58 · answer #1 · answered by JM 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Medical professionals say it is best to leave the blister intact for as long as possible. A blister is your own bodys' way of healing the damage. However, if the blister becomes infected than the best thing to do would be to release the fluid. An infected blister has drainage that could appear thick, yellow or green in color and smells rather foul. If the need arises to drain an infected blister, seek medical attention. Good luck and Goddess Bless.
2007-01-21 14:22:30 · answer #2 · answered by Cheryl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ouch! Depends on what is behind the blister. If it is a normal blister, you can just lance it using a disinfected needle, but don't lance too deep. Be sure to keep the skin around the blister as it acts like a protect-ant until the skin underneath develops.
If it isn't a "normal" blister, i would recommend go see a doctor.
2007-01-21 17:56:33 · answer #3 · answered by ib1cutebabe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
leave it alone, or u may get an infection or/and a scar. there is much bacteria that is called vegetable bodies found on the skin, that can get into the blister an cause infection. keep it dry and cover with clean gauze (not to tite) and keep it clean. but if the blister startes to turn red, and spreads out, see the dr. god bless
2007-01-21 14:28:56 · answer #4 · answered by preacher7003 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Leave it alone. If you burst it there is a chance you can get another one because of it.
2007-01-21 14:21:23 · answer #5 · answered by Heather 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is better to leave it alone. If you open it you risk getting an infection. Once it breaks on its own, be sure to use an antibiotic ointment (such as neosporin) and cover it with a bandaid. Keep it clean and dry.
2007-01-21 21:08:49 · answer #6 · answered by ceegt 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
poke it with a sterile need and drain the fluid out but leave the skin, it acts as natural bandage helps it to heal, less chance of it becoming infected
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-blisters/WL00008
2007-01-21 14:20:06 · answer #7 · answered by Abby 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
leave it alone! i know it's tempting to pop it, but the fluid inside is your body's natural healing mechanism, so it is best left alone! however, i've sometimes took a small needle and pricked it so some of the fluid would come out if it was extremely painful. but if it is not bothering you, leave it be.
2007-01-21 14:19:38 · answer #8 · answered by ink_spyder 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Both are ok, but the trick is to not let it burst if you can help it. An intentional puncture is better.
2007-01-21 14:28:37 · answer #9 · answered by tedsacoolguy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's better to leave it alone because then if you burst it ,it can turn to a BIG scar!
2007-01-21 14:19:08 · answer #10 · answered by silvermiamikitten 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋