Question 1

popped blister on foot from shoes. has turned hard and yellowish. is itchy. right foot and arm tingling and bit numb. is this related? infected?

Accepted Answer

Blistering: Area turned hard, yellowish, & itchy after popped blister on foot: 
answer: could be cellulitis.Normally would want to drain blister instead of popping it.
As a precaution, take an oral antibiotic such as Keflex or ampicillin.
Right foot & arm tingling & bit numb: the arm tingling seems unrelated.

Question 2

blister on foot popped, left a small hole. should i leave it alone for now?

Accepted Answer

Apply betadine: Solution and cover with bandaid.

Question 3

can you suggest a means to get my feet back to normal after popping a blister?

Accepted Answer

Rest: Apply vaseline to blister until healed and try to stay off your feet whenever possible so that they can heal.

Question 4

how do you treat an open cut on your foot due to popping a blister?

Accepted Answer

Clean and cover: Clean it with normal saline.  Do not use peroxide.  Cover it with a sterile bandage and put antibiotic ointment on it.  Treat it like this for about 5-10 days or until the blister has dried at its base.  Do not allow it to open air, as the risk for a staph infection is high with broken blisters.

Question 5

i've been getting tiny water blister on my hands and they've finally stopped popping up so much but now im getting them on my feet. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

A number of causes: These can be tough to distinguish and need to be tested.  With such blisters that seem to spread from hand to feet there needs to be more info about them.  This includes culture of the fluid in the blisters and a biopsy of the skin  with the blister.  Your doc will most likey an rx of a topical cream.

Question 6

if more blisters are popping up everyday and the pain is increasing should i get my burn looked at again? it's a second degree burn caused by dropping a pot of hot soup on my foot and ankle. i am also 24 weeks pregnant.

Accepted Answer

Better to be Seen.: Yes. Care for the wound may have to be re-evaluated. No need to wait and let things get out of hand.

Question 7

had my plantar wart frozen with liquid nitrogen under my heel 5weeks ago it formed a blood blister which is very dry now but shows no sign of peeling/popping. is this normal? once day it starts to itch or burn.

Accepted Answer

Treatment plantar wa: The whole strategy is to come as near the the cell or cells that house the wart virus. So you have to gently peel outer skin with a clean disposable razor and then put salicilicacid/ podophyllin mix on it every 2nd or 3rd day.Rest if it inflames. Carry on for 6 weeks. Re cryo 14 days

Question 8

should i pop the blisters on my feet ir wil this make it worse?

Accepted Answer

If big and painful: If you pop a blister, your purpose is the drain the fluid to relieve pressure that causes pain. Use a clean needle (cleansed with rubbing alcohol and pierce the blister just enough to let the fluid out.  Leave the blister skin intact, and it can can heal in 2-3 weeks. 

If you are diabetic or have poor circulation- do not attempt and seek care from a podiatrist.

Question 9

is there a good way for me to pop a blister on the balls of my feet?

Accepted Answer

No: Try to protect it stay off your feet a bit with a soft protective dressing.

Question 10

should i pop blisters on the side of foot?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Blisters on the foot can have a multitude of different causes. Best to see your GP to diagnose. Also creating a hole in an otherwise "sterile" area might cause an infection

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Popped blister on foot from shoes. has turned hard and yellowish. is itchy. right foot and arm tingling and bit numb. is this related? infected?

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Blister on foot popped, left a small hole. should i leave it alone for now?

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Can you suggest a means to get my feet back to normal after popping a blister?

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How do you treat an open cut on your foot due to popping a blister?

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I've been getting tiny water blister on my hands and they've finally stopped popping up so much but now im getting them on my feet. what could this be?

A member asked:

If more blisters are popping up everyday and the pain is increasing should i get my burn looked at again? it's a second degree burn caused by dropping a pot of hot soup on my foot and ankle. i am also 24 weeks pregnant.

A member asked:

Had my plantar wart frozen with liquid nitrogen under my heel 5weeks ago it formed a blood blister which is very dry now but shows no sign of peeling/popping. is this normal? once day it starts to itch or burn.

A member asked:

Should i pop the blisters on my feet ir wil this make it worse?

A member asked:

Is there a good way for me to pop a blister on the balls of my feet?

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Should i pop blisters on the side of foot?

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