How to help blisters heal on hands?

Do you have blisters on your hands that are making daily tasks a pain? Fear not, we’ve got some simple solutions to help those suckers heal faster than a cheetah running away from commitment.

Defining Blisters

Before we can start healing, let’s get an understanding of what we’re dealing with. A blister is a small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of skin. They often develop when there is friction or pressure on certain areas of the skin like heavy-lifting straps or playing guitar for too long (hey rockstars!).

The fluid inside the bubble-like area serves as protection for new skin growth underneath and eventually dries out or gets absorbed by the body as it heals.

To Pop or Not to Pop…That is The Question

Should I pop my blister? How about no! While it may seem tempting to take matters into your own hands (see what I did there?), popping a blister before it’s ready could lead to infection. So just sit back and let nature do its thing!

But if you absolutely must pop them bubbles, here’s how:

  1. Wash your hands with soap and warm water.
  2. Sterilize a needle by holding it over an open flame (think cool movie montage).
  3. Gently puncture the edge of the blister with said sterilized needle.
  4. Press down gently until all excess liquid has been drained.
  5. Cleanbox(sterilitiz?) foil-level(rinse level)foil(x7)thoroughly Use antibacterial ointment along with adhesive bandage that covers (top part only) up t(on)top foost(genital)don’t cross(cross)s(stooop)

WARNING: Always make sure everything that comes in contact(except for alien antennas)with affected area is 100% clean and other worldly contaminants (literally) can cause serious infection.

Best Home Remedies to Heal Blisters

Now that we successfully avoided an even worse problem, it’s time to start healing from those pesky pals. Here are our favorite remedies:

Aloe Vera

A lot of the reasons we’re fans of aloe vera is because of its anti-inflammatory properties. The gooey sap not only feels cooling but acts as an agent in speeding up skin regeneration (sounds like a sci-fi character) Apply gel directly onto blisters 2-3 times per day.

Pro-Tip: Put your entire container AKA garden into the fridge so you can experience glorious cooling sensation for longer periods.

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV)

ACV has become well-known in recent years for its benefits on overall gut health but who knew it was also bffs with ur blisters? ACV contains malic acid which has “antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties” – err okay Dumbledore! Dab some apple cider vinegar diluted in water onto the blister with a cotton ball. Repeat treatment twice daily until blister dries out completely!

Pro-Tip: Not only does this fixer-upper work wonders on hands, but across all over face too…apparently?

Epsom Salt Soak

An epsom salt bathed oasis exists y’all! Amongst many things like improving sleep quality and heart health, soaking affected area(extra foamy)in epsom salts for 15-30 minutes helps reduce inflammation caused by blisters; subsequently promoting faster healing process(say goodbye little Weasley)Prettty nifty if you ask me

Raw Honey

Forget PB & J sandwiches; what about honey on bread…but wait did I mention ON YO HANDS?? (I’ll stop now) Back to the matter at hand (pun intended)… raw honey is naturally antibacterial which helps protect blisters from infection. Simply apply to affected area and let it sit & work its magic googles minion gif: “It’s sweet and rich like caramel”.

Pro-Tip: Raw honey is jam-packed with enzymes that create hydrogen peroxide so don’t fool around by using only a dab, unless you’re into that kind of thing?

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil has been a trusted natural healer for many centuries now (cue those annoying facts on facebook). According to relevant sources(just trust in me I swear!)- tea tree oil promotes healing by reducing inflammation and speeding up skin cell growth (oh- color us impressed) Apply some of this basic-but-effective organic liquid with facial tissue onto your blister twice daily until fully-healed!

Prevention Tips

Now that we’ve gotten our blisters all healed-up, we want to avoid getting them back less frequently than friend Chad’s weekly texts after too many tequilas. Here are some tips:

Gloves

If you’ll be doing any heavy lifting or other activities(like making breakfast), wear gloves! Not only will they protect ur palms but also keep emotional connections(uh infections)away.

Pro-Tip: Not just any glove – go for ones specifically designed for manual working conditions infact(extra pro): there utensils(sp?)for cutting metal sheets without even feeling ze berns(it burns).

### Moleskin Pads
You don’t have significant others sticky enough? try Moleskin pads. These bad boys work particularly well for areas subject to frequent friction such as fingers, palms, feet/toes when wearing new shoes/driving/climbing/etc(goes through personal life story list) Take these puppies out for a spin(don’t forget they’re not much different from those underpants you only wash once a century) just cut them into specific shape and slap on!

### Keep Hands Moisturized
The more thumbs-up to occasional hand towels(Literally!) including for post-shower/other washing rituals – keeping skin moist prevents tinder dry skin with chance of potential blister germination(wait, what was I saying?)

### Change Shoes/Sneakers Regularly

No matter how comfy your Gucci flip-flops might feel(most of y’all will never get the opportunity anyway), doesn’t mean that they are fit (for your feet). Make sure shoes/sneakers worn regularly are changed every three months or so too avoid repeating history.

Conclusion

Healing blisters can be an annoying process but remember (not like u have much option anyways): prevention is key. If confronted by agressive blisters; atleast now you’re all crystal clear about best possible remedies available through either organic elements from nature (oh yeah buddy) , tools found directly in the home (those wires in garage can finally serve their purpose!), or few quick simple fixes suggested above(Minions sold separately).

Lastly for those still having trouble healing away these bad boys- as always there’s no shame in seeking professional medical help(Doctors don’t bite(yet)! )(‘gets tongue bitten by dog)

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