A member asked:

Please share an interesting fact about dealing with blisters.

23 doctors weighed in across 15 answers

Ignore: Ask doctor what he thinks may be the etiology and what to do if more blisters develop.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Covering with band aids will actually delay healing. Cover with gauze and paper tape to protect.

Answered 4/28/2014

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Ignore: Don't squeeze. Use moleskin and triple antibiotic ointment- comfortable footwear, white cotton socks.

Answered 5/23/2014

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Dr. Natalie Sieb answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: A small unbroken blister will often heal on its own. Don't pop it if you have diabetes or cancer.

Answered 5/26/2014

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Dr. Linda Everett answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Don't pop or unroof the blisters unless instructed by your physician. You could cause infection.

Answered 6/22/2014

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Ignore: If red, swollen, or you have a fever, see a doctor—these could be signs of infection.

Answered 8/1/2014

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Moleskin is a good way to relieve pressure on a blister. Take some when you go hiking.

Answered 8/1/2014

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Always consider infections as the cause for your blisters. Let your physician know.

Answered 7/4/2014

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Once a blister forms, don't remove the blistered skin. It serves as a natural bandaid.

Answered 8/1/2014

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Dr. Larry Eastburn answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Blisters are caused by friction, wear appropriate shoes and socks while exercising to prevent them.

Answered 2/28/2015

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Dr. Bret Boyle answered

Specializes in Wound care

Ignore: Injured skin under blister will heal fastest when skin/fluid kept intact as long as possible.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do NOT pop a blister. If it is intact, it is still protected from bacteria. Popping increases infx.

Answered 7/22/2014

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Ignore: There are healing substances inside of blisters. It can be helpful to leave them intact.

Answered 1/16/2019

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Ignore: Keep the affected area very clean in order to avoid infections.

Answered 10/29/2014

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Ignore: Don't pop them, the surface plays a role as a natural dressing and prevents infection.

Answered 10/4/2015

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