How to Heal Blisters

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Leave the blister alone if it has not popped and you can endure the pain.. Soak the affected area in warm water to soften the blister.. Cushion the affected area with moleskin.

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1

Leave the blister alone if it has not popped and you can endure the pain.

Step 1

Leave the blister alone if it has not popped and you can endure the pain.

2

Soak the affected area in warm water to soften the blister.

Step 2

Soak the affected area in warm water to soften the blister.

3

Cushion the affected area with moleskin.

Step 3

Cushion the affected area with moleskin.

4

Let your blister breathe.

Step 4

Let your blister breathe.

5

Smooth on some petroleum jelly to encourage faster healing.

Step 5

Smooth on some petroleum jelly to encourage faster healing.

6

Apply aloe vera gel.

Step 6

Apply aloe vera gel.

7

Soak the blister in apple cider vinegar.

Step 7

Soak the blister in apple cider vinegar.

8

Try tea tree oil.

Step 8

Try tea tree oil.

9

Use a green tea bag on the blister.

Step 9

Use a green tea bag on the blister.

10

Determine if you should drain the blister.

Step 10

Determine if you should drain the blister.

11

Wash your hands.

Step 11

Wash your hands.

12

Clean a needle or pin thoroughly with rubbing alcohol.

Step 12

Clean a needle or pin thoroughly with rubbing alcohol.

13

Puncture the blister near the edge.

Step 13

Puncture the blister near the edge.

14

Clean and bandage the area.

Step 14

Clean and bandage the area.

15

Do not drain a blister if you have a serious health condition.

Step 15

Do not drain a blister if you have a serious health condition.

16

Watch for signs of infection.

Step 16

Watch for signs of infection.

17

Choose your socks carefully.

Step 17

Choose your socks carefully.

18

Buy shoes that fit well.

Step 18

Buy shoes that fit well.

19

Wear gloves or tape your hands to prevent work blisters.

Step 19

Wear gloves or tape your hands to prevent work blisters.

20

Use moleskin as a preventative measure.

Step 20

Use moleskin as a preventative measure.

21

Use talcum powder in your socks.

Step 21

Use talcum powder in your socks.

22

Avoid contact with blister-causing plants.

Step 22

Avoid contact with blister-causing plants.

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