Should i pop huge blister

Sign Up. Please enter a valid email address The emails have been sent. Please consider subscribing to PureWow. Sign up for PureWow to get more daily discoveries sent straight to your inbox. Thanks for Sharing! Now like us on Facebook. Want more where that came from? By Dena Silver Aug. SHARE 1. PIN IT 3. From Around The Web. Blisters develop to protect damaged skin and help it heal.

They're mostly caused by friction, burns and skin reactions, such as an allergic reaction. Blood blisters appear when blood vessels in the skin have also been damaged.

They're often more painful than a regular blister. Minimize hotspots that are prone to blistering. Make sure to protect sensitive areas by covering them to prevent friction that may lead to blisters.

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Miguel Cunha. After you have opened a blister, or if it has torn open: Gently wash the area with clean water. Do not use alcohol, iodine, or any other cleanser. Don't remove the flap of skin over a blister unless it's very dirty or torn or there is pus under it. Gently smooth the flap over the tender skin.

Apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and a nonstick bandage. Change the bandage once a day or anytime it gets wet or dirty. Remove it at night to let the area dry. Watch for a skin infection while your blister is healing. Signs of infection include: Increased pain, swelling, redness, or warmth around the blister.