To Pop or Not To Pop, the Blister Dilemma

Blisters form when liquid becomes trapped between layers of skin

. The result is a bubble of fluid under the skin on your foot. These bubbles may form due to an infection, disease or sunburn but usually it is the result of an irritation. Constant rubbing tears the skin allowing fluids to enter underneath your skin and form a bubble. Although tempted to burst these little suckers, the best method is to let the blister heal on its own. To speed up recovery, avoid wearing tight shoes and apply an antiseptic, such as alcohol, to the blister daily. Since blisters thrive in moist environments, the antiseptic will help dry the blister out. You can also soak your feet in salty water to help dry out the blister (s). If you are unable to stay off your feet, go to your local store for moleskins. Moleskin is a self-adhesive cotton pad that protects feet from fiction. Cut a hole in the moleskin that is the same size as your blister and place the moleskin around it. This creates a barricade between your shoes and the blister. You can also purchase Compeed blister plasters. They are expensive but work wonders when it comes to reducing pain and healing blisters. Change the moleskin or plaster at least once daily. Once the blister pops, clean the blister with soapy water or alcohol. If your blister is the result of a sport, such as hiking or ice-skating, make sure to wear 2-3 pairs of socks with shoes to reduce friction. Make sure your shoes fit properly. Wearing nylon socks under several pairs of socks will further reduce friction. Sometimes a blister is too big or painful to wait until it goes away on its own. The other alternative is to pop the bubble, so to speak. Please understand that you risk infection every time you pop a blister. To pop a blister effectively, rub alcohol over the blister. Then take a sterilized needle and puncture the side of the blister near its base. Gently press the blister and let the fluid ooze out. If you are able to remove the skin around the blister easily, do so. Expose the blister to the air so that it dries out. Apply an antiseptic and cover with moleskin. You may even want to use an antibiotic ointment at this point. If you are not able to remove the skin easily, simply apply antiseptic and cover the blister with a Band-Aid. Follow the preventive measures in the previous paragraph until the blister is gone.

To Pop or Not To Pop, the Blister Dilemma

By: Jen

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