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How do you treat blood blisters?

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Dr. Vic Kalman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Depends on size: Small blisters (1 inch) will normally heal on their own. Do not let anythng rub on it. You can use a doughnut shaped pad to pressure of it.Keep it clean and dry. If it breaks do not remove the skin flap unless it is dirty. You can apply an anti-biotic ointment and loose bandage.Change it daily and do not wear shoes that will rub on the area. See dr. For increased redness, drainage, fever.

Answered 3/11/2017

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Blisters: It does depend on the location and size and cause and pain or not, but usually benign neglect.

Answered 5/30/2016

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Protect it: An unpopped blister represents a closed sterile environment. Yes on occasion one can become infected then it is time to open it, however the risk of infection in a dressed open wound is still higher than that of an intact blister. The blister will gradually resolve with time.

Answered 7/30/2017

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What can you do to treat a blood blister on a diabetics foot? Please help!

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