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We’ve all seen them, and unfortunately most of us have had one. Those painful, pockets of goo that form because some over exercised, over caffeinated, happy to be living life, outdoors-man decides to include you in their daily torture fest that is a hike up mount agony! So what exactly is going on here that causes the formation of a blister?
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http://www.healthblurbs.com/ecthyma-bacterial-skin-infection-causes-blister-symptom-for-antibiotic-treatment/.
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Here’s a foot blister (heel edge blister). This video demonstrates the procedure for puncturing (lancing / popping) and draining it to enable this runner to keep running. This technique doesn’t hurt, ensures the blister will not get infected from the procedure and will help the roof stick back down to the blister base..
Learn more about when to pop your blister here: https://www.blisterprevention.com.au/blogs/blister-blog/should-you-pop-a-blister.
Discover how to (and how not to) treat your blister afterwards: https://www.blisterprevention.com.au/blogs/blister-blog/foot-blister-treatment.
Download the Blister Treatment Blueprint 2.0: https://lp.blisterprevention.com.au/blister-treatment-blueprint-2-0

While blisters can be painful, letting them heal on their own is the safest option. Blisters act as bodyguards against infection. If you pop the blister, dangerous bacteria can travel deep into your skin..
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We all get blisters. They’re really annoying. But do you pick yours? Pop them? Do you even know how to treat blisters? It’s actually quite easily to properly heal a blister, and in this episode of DermTV, Dr. Schultz will show you how.

How (And When) To Pop A Foot Blister.
* Blister popping demos at 4min 23 seconds.
Learn more about when to pop your blister here: https://www.blisterprevention.com.au/blogs/blister-blog/should-you-pop-a-blister.
Discover how to (and how not to) treat your blister afterwards: https://www.blisterprevention.com.au/blogs/blister-blog/foot-blister-treatment.
Download the Blister Treatment Blueprint 2.0: https://lp.blisterprevention.com.au/blister-treatment-blueprint-2-0.
Hi, Rebecca here from Blister Prevention..
In this video, I’m going to:
• Show you how to pop a blister on your foot.
• Explain when it’s a good idea.
• And when it’s a bad idea.
Popping a blister, lancing, piercing, bursting, draining – they all mean the same thing. It’s a method of opening up the blister roof and letting the blister fluid escape..
There are times when this can be a bad idea, because you’re opening it up to the chance of bacterial infection. And infected blisters can be debilitating sometimes life-threatening!
Here are 9 scenarios when you would not pop your foot blister.
1. If you don’t have a sterile implement to pierce it with.
2. If you don’t have any antiseptic.
3. If you don’t have a dressing.
4. If you don’t have any way to clean your hands.
5. If you’ll be getting your feet wet and dirty.
6. If it’s a blood blister – think twice..
7. If you’re immunocompromised.
8. If it’s small and not giving you too much grief.
9. If you can get around without pressure on your blister.
Makes sense – right?
The thing is, we know that if you have a blister on your foot and you just put your shoes back on, hoping for the best, the majority of blisters will tear as you continue walking or running. So there are times when it pays to take control of your blister situation and pop it in a controlled environment..
Like:
• If it’s on a part of your foot that you can’t protect enough – like under the ball of your foot..
• If it’s big and painful. Or if it’s likely to get bigger and more painful without popping it..
But ONLY EVER pop your blister IF you have the right gear to do the job..
You need three things:
o a sterile piercing implement,.
o an antiseptic,.
o the right dressing.
In fact, you need 4 things, because you also need the confidence to pop your blister, or have someone who’s happy to pierce your blister for you..
And ONLY EVER pop your blister if you’re prepared to look after it for the next week, or however long it takes to heal:
• You need to change the dressing, maybe once or twice a day – so that’s a week’s worth of antiseptic and dressings..
• You need to keep an eye on it to watch for signs of infection for a week or until it’s healed..
• And if you suspect worsening or spreading infection, you need to know what you’re going to do about that..
Okay. So you’ve decided you’re going to pop your blister. Now what are you going to pop it with? Here’s my advice. Don’t use a pin or a needle or a pocket knife. It’s not sterile. Sure it’s cleaner if you wipe it over with an antibacterial. And sure, if you heat it over a flame, it kills some bugs. But that black stuff that remains is carbon deposits. If you poke a blackened needle into your blister some of these deposits fall off into your blister as you puncture it, they will irritate your raw blister base. Besides, needles only provide a small puncture hole and they heal over very quickly, only for your blister to refill..
So I use a scalpel blade. Why?
1. Because it’s sterile (so I can guarantee I’m not putting any germs or foreign bodies into by blister).
2. Because it slices through the skin really easily without me having to push (which means it doesn’t hurt).
3. And because I can make a bigger hole in the blister roof than I can with a pin or a needle..
So before you pop your blister:
• Make sure you’ve weighed up the pros and cons.
• Clean your hands (antibacterial gel, soap and water or gloves).
• Clean your blister and the skin around it.
• Lance your blister – in more than one location can help fluid escape.
• Apply an Antiseptic.
• Put your sterile island dressing on.
• Change the dressing as required.
• And monitor regularly for infection.
So there you have it. If you’d like to know more about how to treat your foot blister properly, so it will hurt less and heal quicker, I suggest you grab the Blister Treatment Blueprint. It’s a free flowchart that shows you how to make the right decisions, the next time you have a blister on your foot..
If you follow these steps, you can guarantee less blister pain and faster blister healing. So get the Blister Treatment Blueprint now and start treating your next foot blister right..
https://lp.blisterprevention.com.au/blister-treatment-blueprint-2-0.
Related: How to treat (and prevent) black toenails: https://www.blisterprevention.com.au/blogs/blister-blog/how-to-treat-black-toenails.
Related: The Do’s and Don’ts of Blood Blisters: https://www.blisterprevention.com.au/blogs/blister-blog/blood-blisters

Watch more Foot Care videos: http://www.howcast.com/videos/271714-How-to-Treat-Blisters.
Blisters are painful and irritating, but many can be treated at home by following these simple steps..
Step 1: Wash hands.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before touching blisters so they don’t become infected..
Step 2: Disinfect blister.
Disinfect the blister by swabbing it gently with rubbing alcohol or iodine..
Tip.
Some blisters pop on their own, but if you have a large blister, or if it’s in an uncomfortable spot, break and drain it to release the pressure..
Step 3: Sterilize needle.
Sterilize a needle with soap and water or rubbing alcohol..
Step 4: Break blister.
Break the blister by poking a small hole near its edge with the sterilized needle..
Step 5: Wash blister.
Wash the blister with soap and water and pat it dry with sterile gauze..
Step 6: Smooth flap.
Gently smooth down the flap of blister skin. Do not remove it..
Step 7: Apply ointment.
Apply antibiotic ointment to the popped blister, and cover it with a loose bandage or gauze..
Tip.
Blisters on the bottoms of the feet or other locations that experience a lot of pressure are best treated by applying a donut-shaped moleskin pad that leaves the blister itself uncovered..
Step 8: Tape bandage.
Tape the bandage securely, but loosely, using sterile tape. Do not allow tape to touch the blister and do not tape too tightly, as that could cut off blood supply..
Did You Know?
Did you know? The clear liquid in blisters is the clear part of the blood, called serum, which collects in gaps between skin layers.

Let’s face it, all of us have popped a blister. While they can be painful and unsightly, leaving blisters intact and allowing them to heal on their own is the safest option. Here’s why..
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