What to do with a blister that hasn t popped?

If you’ve ever experienced a blister, you know just how pesky and painful they can be. Blistering occurs when the skin has been damaged due to friction, pressure, or heat from walking long distances wearing uncomfortable shoes (I mean seriously who wears stilettos while sightseeing?). Blisters are basically tiny liquid-filled pouches that form on your epidermis, which is fancy talk for ‘the outermost layer of skin’. A lot of people make the mistake of popping blisters as soon as they appear, but did you know this could actually make things worse? In this article, we’ll discuss what to do with a blister that hasn’t popped yet.

Don’t Pop It!

This may seem like an obvious one (unless you’re prone to picking at everything) but seriously folks…put down that needle! Your first instinct might be to pop it and let all the goo drain out (eww) so it can heal faster but sometimes nature knows best – let your body take its course naturally. You must resist the temptation because if left unpopped, blisters will eventually heal on their own once new skin grows underneath them.

Clean The Area

Bacteria doesn’t stand a chance against clean hands and cleanliness is next to godliness after all (in my case however I worship shoes). Wash your hands before touching the affected area. Use mild soap and warm water since HOT water won’t feel great on your already inflamed epidermis.

To Drain Or Not To Drain?

The general rule of thumb is not to pop any fresh-looking under-the-skin blisters unless they are too big (in medical terms bigger than 5cm), very painful/highly sensitive or limiting activities such as putting on clothes etc., or showing signs of infection like redness and warmth in non-blistered surrounding skin, discharge or fever. (Bet you didn’t know its possible to get a fever from just a blister!)

For stubborn little blisters

As I mentioned earlier some special circumstances may warrant popping like when the blister is annoyingly persistent after days of normal healing process due to destruction of dead and loose top layer body parts or the accumulation of fluid with pressure which hinders healing progress (I know it sounds complicated but we are complex machines!). In such cases, sterilize your needle/safety pin by dabbing rubbing alcohol on both ends of the needle/pin (but please don’t try this if all you have at your disposal is whiskey). Next gently clean the blister itself thoroughly also using an antiseptic to avoid germs overcrowding in the area. Once everything is nice and sterile stick that needle into bladder intruding straight under clear bubble roof until it doesnt resist then pull out so as not to completely stab through opposite side which could introduce even more bacteria into already damaged area (Ouchie!!!) Leaving small space for sealing purposes Squeeze lightly with cotton wool/ball around spot site till punctured bubble drains adequately then complete drainage by very carefully wiping remains with fresh wet cloth.

Cover and Comfort

After treating any open wound always apply antibiotic cream/lotion since they protects against bacterial infection plus hasten/improve natural processes while also being soothing at touch.
Apply a small adhesive plaster over clean perforated hole made close enough covering well without distorting edges so pus wont leak preventing scarring potential. Band-aids work wonders!
Wear shoes properly cushioned especially where blisters frequently occur (note particularly uncomfortable areas requiring extra care); cover them beforehand with medical-grade duct-tape/soft pads/vet wrap/special tapes etc because relief cannot come soon enough!

When To Contact Doctor

In rare scenarios, if you find yourself feeling very sick/out-of-sorts with the blistered area looking infected for example complete redness, yellow pus discharge, fever/chills you might want to check it out with your GP pronto as they may prescribe topical or oral antibiotics although medical intervention is hoped-for last resort.

Prevention Is Key

The worst-case scenario is being that repeat victim of painful blisters but don’t worry because there are measures one can put in place. Here are a few:
– Invest in Comfy shoes (for every situation especially when travelling/hiking)
– Wear moisture-wicking socks(keeps those feet dry and prevents friction)
– Break In Your Shoes before wearing them on long days
– Antiperspirant on feet just makes good scents!
If all else fails next time be sure to have plasters ready-to-hand!

Dane Raynor

Hey there, I’m Dane Raynor, and I’m all about sharing fascinating knowledge, news, and hot topics. I’m passionate about learning and have a knack for simplifying complex ideas. Let’s explore together!