Skin Diseases

Blisters signs and symptoms

• Sore bump on the skin that may be filled with fluid. Swelling.
• Pain and tenderness to the touch.

Blister causes

• Fiction on the skin. This is the main cause. Skin rashes, frostbite, and second-degree burns.
• Herpes simplex viruses.( learn more about Herpes)
• Allergic reaction to some medication.
• Epidermolysis bullosa(EB). This is a group of blistering skin conditions. With these, the skin become very fragile, even with minor rubbing may cause blisters. Blister may happen inside your body too.

Blister Treatment

Self-care treats most blisters. Medical care may really need for blister when it gets infected and for when skin caused by skin disorder.

• Do not pop a mall blister (less than 1 inch). Protect blister from friction. Cover blister with a loose bandage or a moleskin pad.
• Drain a large and painful blister. Clean around area with alcohol. Make sure sterilize a needle. Gently pierce an edge of the blister. Let it drain, if there no dirt or pus in under the skin flap, Pat it down to protect the skin below that blister. Wash the area well with soap and water. Put an antibiotic ointment and cover it with a bandage or gauze tape. Change this daily and keep it clean, if it dirty or wets change more often.

Blister self-care and prevention

• Wear shoes and socks that fit well. Wear Moleskin pads on areas where sock and shoes where skin rub together.
• Apply an antiperspirant to the bottom of your feet before play sport activity.
• Wear your gloves for activities, such as ranking leaves, that put a lot of fiction on the hands.