A 49-year-old member asked:
will popping a spider bite blister make it worse?
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Dr. Michael P Vaughn answered
34 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Blister: If a blister is sterile, it does not need to be popped and may actually act as a barrier to infection. If their is surounding redness or tenderness, pop the blister, clean with soap and water and apply triple antibiotic ointment and a bandaid. See a doctor for signs of worsening tenderness redness or swelling.
Answered on Aug 15, 2019
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Second degree burn: will blister and cause pain. You will need to be examined and placed on antibiotic burn cream and check your tetanus status.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Robert Varady answered
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Yes: Not a good idea to pop the blood blister. Infection could be a real consequence. Protect it from further injury and allow it to heal over time.
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