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A member asked:
Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on dealing with blisters.
12 doctors weighed in across 6 answers
Ignore: Don't pop them. Their top is the best bandaid. When it comes off apply antibiotic cream to new skin.
Answered 1/11/2015
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Ignore: Blisters are painful. They can be caused by virus. See doctor for help.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Ignore: If you can? Don’t pop. If you must drain the blister? Leave skin, then bandaid.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Ignore: Blisters can be caused by many types of skin damage. Best not to rupture them to prevent infection.
Answered 4/24/2015
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Ignore: Moleskin can be precut or cut to fit—very useful to decrease pain, especially from pressure type.
Answered 1/16/2019
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Ignore: Do not pop bisters Keep tham dry, and covered With a clean bandaid.
Answered 11/21/2014
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