Question 1

will popping a spider bite blister make it worse?

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Blister: If a blister is sterile, it does not need to be popped and may actually act as a barrier to infection. If their is surounding redness or tenderness, pop the blister, clean with soap and water and apply triple antibiotic ointment and a bandaid. See a doctor for signs of worsening tenderness redness or swelling.

Question 2

blisters on bed bug bites will popping them help?

Accepted Answer

No, if this is : Likely an allergic rxn. See dr. Bites may
cause no sx's/signs  except for 2 small points where skin was punctured. When there's a reaction, it may show from an hour to several days after bite. It can cause itchy, pink, swollen, lesions w  clear center. In cases of hypersensitivity blisters may develop. A telltale  sign is linear track of lesions from sequential feedings – but doesn't always occur.

Question 3

how do you look after a small burn blister on a finger from a heater i keep popping it it does hurt quite a bit thank you. ?

Accepted Answer

Second degree burn: will blister and cause pain. You will need to be examined and placed on antibiotic burn cream and check your tetanus status.

Question 4

what are water blisters & why am i getting them? they started just on my bottom lip but had one on my top lip yesterday which was quite big. is popping them like i do the right way of dealing with them?

Accepted Answer

Viral infection: The collection of symptoms you describe point very clearly to a viral infection as the most likely cause. If they are multiple small blisters than come and go rather than one area on the outer lip which lasts a long time, then it is unlikely to be the herpes virus (cold sore virus). The good news is that these will run their course by themselves and don't require any specific treatment.

Question 5

should you pop a bug bite blister?

Accepted Answer

NO: That would increase your chance of developing an infection.

Question 6

i'm not sure if your the right dr to ask, but i have these bite that i thought were bug bites but some developed a clear blister on top. when one goes away another one comes. they itch and pop easily but they don't appear to be spreading. it's only on top

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Need more info: You have come to the right place. Unfortunately rashes are difficult if impossible to diagnose without seeing. It is not clear where these are either. This type of rash can be many things. I suggest setting up a consult with one of HealthTap doctors where you can discuss it in more detail and upload photos.

Question 7

blister on top of foot. can this be from bug bite?

Accepted Answer

Yes : Insect bites commonly occur on the lower extremities and feet and can result in a blister.

Question 8

does herpetic wit low hurt on hands without popping the blisters? or does it burn only when you pop the blister? need to know

Accepted Answer

It will hurt: It will hurt no matter what you do.  I recommend BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene)--a food preservative anti-oxidant in a dose of 2,000 mg per day (split the dose throughout the day).  Download a free e-book, "Wipe out Herpes with BHT."  Also, apply DMSO topically, available from a health food store or animal supply (or on line).  DMSO will dry up topical lesions rapidly, painlessly.

Question 9

i have pea size blisters that keep popping up from time to time what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated: You may need a biopsy to determine your condition.  Take a picture when the condition pops up and show it to your physician so they can see what it is.

Question 10

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.

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How do you look after a small burn blister on a finger from a heater i keep popping it it does hurt quite a bit thank you. ?

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What are water blisters & why am i getting them? they started just on my bottom lip but had one on my top lip yesterday which was quite big. is popping them like i do the right way of dealing with them?

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Should you pop a bug bite blister?

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I'm not sure if your the right dr to ask, but i have these bite that i thought were bug bites but some developed a clear blister on top. when one goes away another one comes. they itch and pop easily but they don't appear to be spreading. it's only on top

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Blister on top of foot. can this be from bug bite?

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Does herpetic wit low hurt on hands without popping the blisters? or does it burn only when you pop the blister? need to know

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I have pea size blisters that keep popping up from time to time what can i do?

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

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