As tempting as it may be, try not to pierce a blister with a needle because it could lead to an infection or slow down the healing process. Allow the skin to peel off on its own after the skin beneath has healed. You may choose to cover small blisters with a plaster. Larger blisters can be covered with a gauze pad or dressing that can be taped in place. Painful blisters, or those in positions where they're likely to burst, such as on the sole of your foot, can be covered with a soft dressing to cushion and protect them.
It may help to cut the dressing into a 'doughnut' shape to fit around the blister and avoid placing pressure directly on it.
If a blister has burst, don't peel off the dead skin on top of the blister. Allow the fluid inside to drain and wash it with mild soap and water.
Cover the blister and the area around it with a dry, sterile dressing to protect it from infection until it heals. Hydrocolloid dressings, available over the counter from pharmacies, have been shown to help prevent discomfort and encourage healing. If the top layer of dead skin from a burst blister has already rubbed off, don't pick at the edges of the remaining skin.
Follow the advice above to protect it from infection. Blood blisters should be left to heal naturally. If a blood blister bursts, keep the area clean and dry. Protect it with a sterile dressing to prevent infection. Blood blisters are often painful.
Applying an ice pack to the affected area immediately after the injury can help relieve the pain a bag of frozen vegetables works just as well.
Between 10 and 30 minutes should help. To stop the ice touching your skin directly, place a towel over the affected area before applying the ice pack. Blisters are more likely to develop on moist skin. If you have sweaty feet, wearing moisture-absorbing socks or changing your socks twice a day can help prevent them.
If you play sport or exercise regularly, wearing sports socks or thicker wool socks can help keep your feet dry and reduce your risk of getting a blister.
Dusting the inside of your socks with talcum powder may also help. If you're going for a long walk, wear comfortable shoes that fit properly. Brand new shoes that aren't broken in may not be comfortable and may rub.
Stop immediately if you feel a hot area on your foot while walking, exercising or playing sport. If possible, tape some padding over the area. See more conditions. First aid Blisters: First aid. Sections Basics In-Depth Resources.
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Rochester, Minn. Kermott CA, et al. The healthy traveler. Brennan FH. Treatment and prevention of foot friction blisters. For added relief, keep it in the refrigerator. The cool temperature will help pull heat away from the skin. In addition, a study on wound healing in rats found that aloe vera reduced inflammation, promoted healing, and decreased the size of scar tissue.
Green tea has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may promote wound healing. A recent study of green tea extract mixed into an ointment found that it reduced wound pain and promoted better, faster healing.
You can mix green tea extract with a carrier oil , such as coconut or almond oil, and apply it directly to your blister. You can also brew some green tea. Place the tea bag on your blister after running it under cold water. Tea tree oil has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce the risk of infection and speed up heeling. Several studies have shown the powerful antibacterial effects of tea tree oil, even on surgical wounds.
You can mix tea tree oil with a carrier oil and apply it directly to the skin. You can also dilute tea tree oil with water and use it as an antibacterial wash.
Eucalyptus oil has antiseptic and antimicrobial properties that can help clean and disinfect wounds. Studies suggest that it can fight off powerful bacteria, such as Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
You can mix eucalyptus oil with any carrier oil, but a recent study suggests that mixing it with olive oil may actually enhance its wound-healing properties. Mix a few drops of eucalyptus oil into 1 teaspoon of olive oil. You can apply this directly to your blister or dilute it more with 1 tablespoon of cocoa butter. Try to avoid draining blisters on your lips or around your mouth, though. This area is hard to keep covered and sterile. Never try to pop a blister like a pimple.
Page last reviewed: 04 January Next review due: 04 January How you can treat a blister yourself To protect the blister and help prevent infection: Do cover blisters with a soft plaster or padded dressing wash your hands before touching a burst blister allow the fluid in a burst blister to drain before covering it with a plaster or dressing.
Find a pharmacy. Important Do not ignore an infected blister.
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