Blister

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Blister
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Blister

• A blister is a bubble of fluid which is found
  beneath the outer layer of skin. The fluid can be
  transparent or filled with blood or pus.

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What is the cause of a blister?

• There are many possible causes of blisters
  present, including a burn, disease, an allergic
  reaction, or rubbing of your skin against
  something.Blisters can also be caused by your
  skin rubbing against something, like tools that
  you are using or shoes that dont fit well are
  called friction blisters.Friction blisters
  generally occurs when you start a new sport,
  exercise program, or sport season when you wear
  new shoes or when the weather is hot and humid.

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How is blister diagnosed?

• Your doctor will examine you and ask about your
  symptoms, activities, and medical history.

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Preventions

• Follow these guidelines to have less rubbing of
  your skin
• Make sure that your shoes fit well
• Don't wear wet shoes
• Wear 2 pairs of socks to protect your feet
• Wear gloves to protect your hands
• Put Vaseline on spots that tend to rub, or use a
  foot powder
• Put athletic tape or a bandage over sore spots

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What are the symptoms of a blister?

• When the skin gets irritated and fluid is
  collected beneath the outer layer of skin. This
  can be painful. The surrounding area around the
  blister may be red, sore, or swollen. Blisters
  can be very small or quite large.Most blisters
  are filled with transparent liquid. If the liquid
  in a friction blister is bloody, it generally
  means that a lot of force has caused the
  blister. If a blister is filled with pus, it
  may be infected. Infected blisters are very
  painful. They may be swollen and feel warm to the
  touch. You may even have a fever.

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How is blister treated?

• Its best to leave most of the small blisters
  alone. Keep them clean and covered with an
  antibiotic ointment and a bandage. Put a little
  ointment around the blister or the part of a shoe
  that causes the irritation so there is less
  rubbing.If possible, dont wear the shoe that
  is causing the blister. Wear heavier socks to
  cushion the blister. Wear gloves if the blisters
  are on your hands. You can also buy moleskin at
  a chemist store to save the blister. Cut a piece
  of moleskin that is bigger than the blister and
  make a hole in the center. Then put the moleskin
  on your skin with the hole over the blister.
  Cover the moleskin with a bandage.

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How is blister treated?
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• Generally, blisters drain by themselves and last
  about 3 to 7 days. The skin that is covering the
  blister helps protect you from an
  infection.Leave it in place until it is very
  dry and the underlying skin has become tough and
  painless. Then you can trim off the layer of dry
  skin with a clean pair of scissors.Large
  blisters may need to be drained with a sterile
  needle. Talk to your healthcare provider about
  this. If a blister gets infected, you need to
  see your doctor. Your provider may prescribe an
  antibiotic for the infection.

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