How to deal with a burst blister

Have you ever had a blister? 

It happens when your footwear rubs the skin and before you know it that area of your foot it nasty and red. It can happens when you do more walking or running than usual, wearing new footwear or even footwear that doesn't suit your foot type can cause you problems. If you can always try to apply a plaster before it becomes a big nasty and painful blister, but if you do get caught out and can't do anything about it then there are some things you should do to prevent making the situation worse. 

You have already heard about Friction Blisters in yesterday's blog and will have learned that keeping your blister in tact is best and covering with a suitable plaster or dressing helps to. Lavender oil can also be applied to the blister to help calm and soothe the skin and help with the healing process.

Burst blisters

It is very tempting to pull off the dead skin from a blister that has burst, but try to resist the temptation as the skin underneath may be quite raw. Instead allow the fluid inside to drain and wash it with mild soap and water. Keep the area dry and clean and if necessary cover the blister and the area around it with a dry, sterile dressing to protect it from infection until it heals.

Hydrocolloid dressings, available over the counter from pharmacies, have been shown to help prevent discomfort and encourage healing.

If the top layer of dead skin from a burst blister has already rubbed off, don't pick at the edges of the remaining skin. You can also put a drop of Lavender oil on the blister throughout the day as needed.  This oil has antiseptic qualities and is also soothing and calming for the skin. Remember the advice below on how to protect it from infection.

Treating blisters

Most blisters heal naturally and don't require medical attention.
As new skin grows underneath the blister, your body slowly reabsorbs the fluid in the blister and the skin on top will dry and peel off.
When to seek medical help
See your GP if you have blisters that:

• you think are infected – an infected blister will be filled with yellow or green pus and may be painful, red and hot
• are very painful
• keep coming back
• are in unusual places, such as on your eyelids or inside your mouth
• are caused by severe sunburn, burns or scalds or an allergic reaction

Try to carry some plasters with you and blister plasters are fantastic as they give that extra bit of padding.  If you have a pair of shoes or sandals that feel like they might rub then put a plaster on before you go out as a precaution. No blisters really are better than any blister no matter how small! Remember doing something to stop a blister happening has to be better than the pain of the blister itself. 

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