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If you have ever had a blister, whatever the cause, you know just how painful they can be. A blister is a bubble under the skin that is filled with serum; a clear fluid excreted by damaged blood vessels. ‘Blood’ blisters are filled with blood. Blisters are usually itchy and painful. Sometimes you may not even feel them. Here you will find practical information regarding the many causes of blisters, and how to get rid of blisters.
1. The Causes of Blisters:
Blisters are most commonly found on your hand and feet, but can also form on other parts of the body from a wide variety of causes. Some of these blister causes are:
Friction. When a single area of skin is repeatedly rubbed over extended period of time, a tear forms under the outer layer of skin (epidermis), causing fluid to leak through and become trapped between layers of skin. This is the cause of most hand blisters and foot blisters because they often rub against shoes, sports equipment such as rackets, and tools such as rakes or shovels. Also, the thick skin in these areas, along with a moist and warm environment creates the ideal conditions for blister formation.- Irritation. Burns of any kind, including sunburn, can cause blisters to form. Irritating chemicals coming in contact with the skin may also create blisters. Extremely cold conditions can result in frostbite, which can cause blisters when the skin is re-warmed. Also, eczema, a skin condition characterized by a persistent rash that may be red, dry, and itchy, can result in blister formation.
Allergic Reactions. If you come into contact with a poison such as poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac, blisters may form due to what is called allergic contact dermatitis.- Infections. There are many infections that can cause blisters to appear on your skin;
- Varicella Zoster Virus; the cause of chickenpox in children, or shingles in adults.
- Coxsackievirus (Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease) infections commonly found in children can produce blisters.
- Bullous Impetigo infections caused by either the staphylococci (staph) or streptococcus (strep) bacteria. This condition is most commonly found in children and appears in small clusters. If impetigo is not treated, it will spread and persist.
- Herpes Simplex Virus (both 1 and 2) can cause blisters to appear on the mouth or genital areas.
- Diseases of the Skin. Many skin diseases can cause blister formation. Some of these include dermatitis herpetiformis (a sensitivity in the intestine to gluten in the diet), epidermolysis bullosa (a rare hereditary disease that makes the skin highly susceptible to blisters as a result of minor friction or irritation), and porphyria cutanea tarda (a condition that causes the skin to be extremely sensitive to sunlight, resulting in sunburn and blisters).
- Medication. When taking medications you should be aware of all side effects as many can cause skin blisters to appear. One such antibiotic prescribed to patients with urinary tract infections (NegGram), and another which is prescribed in cases of high blood pressure and to reduce swelling/water retention (Lasix) can cause blister formation. Other medications, such as doxycycline (Vibramycin), an acne medicine, can increase sensitivity to sunlight, thereby increasing the likelihood of getting blistering sunburn. A more severe reaction to medication such as valdecoxib, penicillins, barbiturates, sulfas, and lamotrigine, could cause a severe and life-threatening condition that affects the skin by causing blisters to form that could cover more than 30% of the body. These allergic reactions are called erythema multiforme (known in extreme cases as Stevens-Johnson syndrome) or toxic epidermal necrolysis syndrome (TENS).
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Hey everyone, i have a realy big blister at the bacck of my foot and this helped me alot 2. Blister Treatments:
When caring for and treating blisters, you can choose to either let them heal on their own, or drain them yourself. If the blisters are not obtrusive it’s best to let them heal on their own as puncturing the outer layer of skin will create an open wound and increase the likelihood of infection.
Protecting Skin Blisters:
If the blister is not painful or obtrusive, give it a chance to heal on its own. The serum inside the blister works to pad and protect the injured skin. Cover the blister with a gauze bandage to protect it. The blister will eventually heal by itself, the fluid will be reabsorbed and the skin will return to its normal state. If the blister ‘pops’ or breaks, wash the area with soapy water, and apply a bandage to protect it while it heals.
Draining Blisters:
If your skin blister is large and/or painful, and you choose to drain the fluid - take care to leave the outer skin intact. Follow these steps carefully in order to help your blister heal faster and continue to protect it.
Clean the blister with rubbing alcohol or antibacterial soap.
Sterilize a straight or safety pin by using pliers to hold it over a flame until the pin glows red and then allowing it to cool.
Using the pin, puncture a small hole in the base of the blister.
Using GENTLE pressure, drain the blister.
Apply an antibiotic ointment to the area like Bacitracin and Polymyxin B – triple antibiotic ointment. Avoid products containing neomycin as this is more likely to cause an allergic reaction.
Cover the area with an absorbent, non-stick bandage and change it daily. You may need to change it more often if it becomes wet, dirty, or loose.
ok i have a blister on both my heels from football tryouts and i have tryouts the next day and i dont no what to do i cant even put my shoes on should i put tape on it so it doesent rub?
‘ABOUT BLISTERS CAUSED BY BURNING’
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There are three types of burns: first degree (minor burns), second degree (causes blister) and third degree (skin/flesh becomes black like barbeque or, the skin breaks).
In case of minor burns and second degree burns, you can explore the internet and find some useful information from some authentic website(s) but if you recognise your burn as a third degree burn, then stop surfing the internet now! and run to some hospital’s emergency ward. Third degree burns require skin grafting in which case, the skin is recovered by cutting it from some another part of the patient’s body and stiching it to the burnt area.
um i have a small blister on my foot from running 2 miles none stop can sum body tell me how to get it off cuz i dont think my boyfriend will think its sexy lol
i got a cluster of blisters under my nose,the area between nose and the top of mouth lip.this is really very irrating!there is no way i can bandage it.PLEASE HELP!!thanks =).
i have a HUGE blister on my lip!!!
but do you know what worked???
TOOTHPASTE!! my mom recomends it because we BOTH get terrible blisters!!
i got a huge blister on the side of my heel, and it healed on its own. the skin on top was still pink and tender and i got another blister on top of it. im just getting blister on top of blister, i also have long blister on the back of each foot. i always poke a sterilized needle in them every night to drain them out but then they just fill back up with more fluid. its like the skin on top is mending itself back together and it just gets more and more irritated. they are very very painful. they wont heal. please, somebody help me!
I have a blister on the back of each foot
its really painful but i cant pop them because they are hard!
plz help
Try Herax! The best stuff i ever used..
I have a blister on my thumb from playing the guitar on rock band! it creeps me out so much!