When a body part is moving while a skin area of the body part is exposed to friction or pressure from prolonged abrasion blisters occur. Blisters are classified as a form of a burn. A common symptom for blisters is that a fluid-filled blister forms. The friction that is exposed on the skin leads to ruptures and fluid is collected between two or more layers of skin. Blisters may also appear by the formation of redness around the chafed skin.

Blisters usually appear around heels, fingers and toes. Self-care in order to prevent blisters is to regularly rub feet, hands and air you feet as often as possible. The continued friction or pressure on the skin which has a blister or redness may lead to the breaking of the blister and result in a wound. This increases the risk of infection. Treatment for blisters: 

Wash the blister or wound with mild soap and water. If redness is the only symptoms of a blister it is enough to lubricate the area with a cream.

If a blister occurs you should let it disappear itself in order to minimize the risk of infection. If the blister is posing pain or is large you may break it use a sterilized needle to empty it from fluid.

Has the blister left a wound, clean the wound thoroughly. Apply an antiseptic cream to prevent infection. Cover the wound with a special patch.

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Page edited 2016-01-07.