A friction blister (“water blister”) is a collection of clear, colorless fluid trapped between or beneath the top layer of skin, the epidermis. Water blisters typically form when skin rubs against a surface, causing friction. Burns, frostbite or infections can also cause water blisters.
How do you get rid of water blisters?
Here's how:
- Wash your hands and the blister with soap and warm water.
- Swab the blister with iodine.
- Sterilize a clean, sharp needle by wiping it with rubbing alcohol.
- Use the needle to puncture the blister. ...
- Apply an ointment such as petroleum jelly to the blister and cover it with a nonstick gauze bandage.
Is it bad to pop water blisters?
Do not puncture a blister unless it is large, painful, or likely to be further irritated. The fluid-filled blister keeps the underlying skin clean, which prevents infection and promotes healing.
