Question 1

what to do if i opened the blister on the bottom of my toe with scissors?

Accepted Answer

Apply antibiotic: and a bandage. keep watchful eye on it.

Question 2

im having alot of lower leg swelling and retaining water. my socks leave deep crease in my legs. my husband's are the same only his legs are red and has water blisters and leaks clear. is it heart failure?what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Edema CHF?: The reason you are both having edema is in part related to eating more sodium(Na) than your kidneys can get rid of. There are many causes and you need to find out as treatment will differ widely.  I recommend USING the app Cronometer to track Na intake to see where the Na is coming from. Your daily goal should be &lt;1,500 mg Na.  Discuss results with your team.  Keep them and us posted.

Question 3

how can i treat a blister?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Generally there are two types of blisters, blood filled (deep injury) and fluid filled (superficial).  The fluid filled is the most common and can be simply popped and apply triple antibiotic ointment to the area with bandaid.  Leave the roof because it will fall off on its own, no need to peel it.  If you have a blood blister, see you physician because it may be a bigger injury inside.

Question 4

how do blisters go away fast?

Accepted Answer

Protect them: A blister will usually resolve in 2-3 days to a couple of weeks depending on cause severity and location as long as the area is protected.

Question 5

how can i quickly heal a blister?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: There are many types and causes of skin blisters. Several types of inflammatory conditions of the skin, allergic reactions, and sometimes bacterial, viral or fungal infections can cause blisters on the skin. Insect bites can also cause blisters.  Have it evaluated by a professional and get the appropriate treatment.

Question 6

should you pop a bug bite blister?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

how long do blisters take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Several factors can influence how quickly a blister will heal, including size, depth, location on body, causes, general health, diabetes, auto immune diseases like pemphigus or bullous pemphigoid, infection, etc.

Question 8

what to do with a ripped off blister?

Accepted Answer

See below: Blister can easily become infected. Wash and dry the area. Apply antibiotic ointment and loosely apply a bandage or gauze. Change the coverage as it gets dirty or wet. Allow for the area to heal without irritating the area.

Question 9

how can i best take care of blisters?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Generally there are two types of blisters, blood filled (deep injury) and fluid filled (superficial).  The fluid filled is the most common and can be simply popped and apply triple antibiotic ointment to the area with bandaid.  Leave the roof because it will fall off on its own, no need to peel it.  If you have a blood blister, see you physician because it may be a bigger injury inside.

Question 10

is there a quick way to heal blisters?

Accepted Answer

Protective Mechanism: Blisters are a protective mechanism that occur on the body secretes a fluid cushion under the skin  in response to trauma such as a burn.   If you pop them, you expose the injured tissue an increased risk of infection.  Using a protective dressing and avoiding stress/trauma to the area will promote fastest healing and let the blister pop on its own when it's ready.

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Im having alot of lower leg swelling and retaining water. my socks leave deep crease in my legs. my husband's are the same only his legs are red and has water blisters and leaks clear. is it heart failure?what do i do?

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How can i treat a blister?

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How do blisters go away fast?

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