blisters
Don't puncture a blister unless it's painful or prevents you from walking or using one of your hands. If you have diabetes or poor circulation, call your doctor before considering the self-care measures below.
to relieve blister-related pain, drain the fluid while leaving the overlying skin intact. Here's how:
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A blister is a small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin, typically caused by forceful rubbing (friction), burning, freezing, chemical exposure or infection. Most blisters are filled with a clear fluid called serum or plasma(aka, "blister water"). However, blisters can be filled with blood (known as blood blisters) or with pus (if they become infected).
Causes
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