A 17-year-old female asked:
how do you fix blistered toes?
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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered
28 years experience Podiatry
If the blister: Is merely caused by friction and if there is fluid in it you would want to get the fluid out. This could be done with a sterile instrument and a clean foot. Gently price the skin and squeeze to get the fluid out. Cover blister site with antibiotic ointment and bandaid.
Answered on Jul 21, 2014
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Dr. Glynis Ablon commented
29 years experience Dermatology
blisters are actually sterile so when you pop them you risk the introduction of infection. If you can manage, leave it alone, cover with bandaid and it will absorb on its own
Jul 21, 2014
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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered
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Blisters: Are blisters. Could come from fungus or friction. Is the fluid clear? Is the skin any different color? Are they true blisters? Fluid filled?
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