How to Care for a Burst Blister
Wash your hands thoroughly. Wash the area thoroughly with gentle soap and water.. Allow the blister to dry.
Steps
1
Wash your hands thoroughly
Wash your hands thoroughly
2
Wash the area thoroughly with gentle soap and water.
Wash the area thoroughly with gentle soap and water.
3
Allow the blister to dry.
Allow the blister to dry.
4
Leave the skin flap intact.
Leave the skin flap intact.
5
Apply an antibacterial ointment or cream to the area.
Apply an antibacterial ointment or cream to the area.
6
Apply a clean bandage over the blister.
Apply a clean bandage over the blister.
7
Use a special bandage for a raw or especially painful blister.
Use a special bandage for a raw or especially painful blister.
8
Change the bandage on your blister frequently.
Change the bandage on your blister frequently.
9
Manage itching caused by a healing blister.
Manage itching caused by a healing blister.
10
Remove the skin flap once the wound is no longer sore.
Remove the skin flap once the wound is no longer sore.
11
Watch for signs of infection.
Watch for signs of infection.
12
Seek medical attention for blisters.
Seek medical attention for blisters.
13
Wear shoes that fit.
Wear shoes that fit.
14
Wear thick socks to protect feet from blisters.
Wear thick socks to protect feet from blisters.
15
Keep skin dry.
Keep skin dry.
16
Wear gloves.
Wear gloves.
17
Stay sun-smart.
Stay sun-smart.
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