How To Treat A Blister Correctly (First, Look At Your Blister Roof)

Learning how to treat a blister properly will make a big difference in the time it takes to heal.
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0:00 - INTRO
To give your blister the best treatment, you need to know what stage it's at. Take a look at your blister roof. Is it intact, torn or deroofed?
0:01 - BLISTER ROOF INTACT
A blister will start off with his roof intact. How long it remains intact is subject to many variables. On the bright side, the best thing about an intact blister roof - if there is a good thing about a blister - is it can't get infected if it stays like this. Because the roof is intact, and that skin is keeping the blister fluid in AND keeping germs out. So protecting the blister roof is our main concern right now by putting an island dressing on it - maybe a Bandaid or Cutiplast - anything where there's an absorbent, non-stick pad surrounded by tape on all sides. Just make sure there's no tape on your blister roof. I mean, you don't want to rip the blister roof off when you take it off so make sure there's nothing sticking to the blister roof.
All in all, the aim of treating this blister is to protect his roof.
2:11 - BLISTER ROOF TORN
What happens if you don't protect your intact blister roof? It will tear. And that's where the alarm bells start ringing. Because as soon as it tears, it's open to infection. So we need to do everything we did for the last blister. PLUS, now we need to use an antiseptic to kill any germs lurking around. I prefer a liquid for this rather than a cream or ointment. Betadine or povidone iodine is my favourite. AND we need to monitor it closely for signs of infection. And a quick tip - Ideally, keep the torn blister roof in place because that skin provides some protection to the raw blister base.
All in all, the aim of treating this blister is to prevent infection.
2:52 - DEROOFED BLISTER
What happens if you don't do enough to protect your torn blister roof? His roof will rub right off and you'll be left with a red raw sore called a Deroofed blister. A deroofed blister is more painful, more open to infection and takes longer to heal. So do all the things you did for the last blister, but now there's a focus on healing. Because we need strong, flexible, resilient skin to grow back over that raw blister base. That's what your dressing provides - a moist wound environment. You can use an island dressing for this blister. But a hydrocolloid like Compeed is the dressing of choice for these blisters.
All in all, the aim of treating this blister is to get good skin healing.
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[@Blister-Prevention]

*Have you just watched this video and wished you'd never put that hydrocolloid on?* Because you've put it on an intact or torn blister? Well, don't panic! While it's on, it's not doing any harm. *It only becomes a problem when you go to take the Compeed off.* So consider just leaving it on for as long as possible until it becomes very loose. Then give it a soak in soapy water to help loosen the remaining adhesive and help you remove it safely. Hope this helps. ~ Rebecca 😃👣

[@justinalnz]

Exactly how I found this video! I put hydrocolloid on intact blisters and found out I shouldn't have done that. Was panicked but feel better now after seeing this message. Will just wait for the blisters to heal. Thank you so much!

[@Blister-Prevention]

Sorry to hear that @@justinalnz - it's an easy trap to fall into.

[@forgottenexperiments6352]

Thanks this really helped🥲

[@taylorackerman125]

Mine is on the back of my foot

[@heli400]

I have a plethora of all of the above around my ankles because I’m recovering from catching poison Ivy. Basically no where to stick adhesive from the bandaid without it touching a roof or deroofed blister. Any Ideas on my options? I’ve been legging it around in shorts and sandals which is fine while I’m around the house, but at work I wear socks and steel toes, I need some sort of protection, so I can walk normal at work... Again, ideas???

[@analemos2327]

Yesterday was hot, I wore sandals and walked around 10km without a care in the world. Fastforward and today I am in bed with two huge blisters in each foot (one ruptured) watching treatment videos on youtube because I can't take a step without limping and flinching. Somehow, finding all the people in the comments are also trying to figure out how to treat their blisters is making me feel less miserable. Together in pain and confusion. Cheers, everyone!

[@oj818]

Its not that bad man , just one day rest and I can walk properly Though it wil take a couple more days to start running

[@lifewithdan8054]

I’m going through a similar situation with three blisters on two toes man. None ruptured but they are annoying

[@NotTheJossie]

Hey I understand I went to Disney and I didn’t know walking could be so harmful other than tiredness and I was wearing really tight shoes so yeah… but mine have popped or gotten removed I’m just gonna try to walk the least amount of time I can

[@101yrd]

Lol currently sitting in my hotel room, was sad cause I could barely walk until this… cheers!!!

[@laeight9652]

Lol 😂😂😂😂😂 same here. 😭😭😭😭

[@bruhbwoi3618]

Guess who ripped their roof off on purpose before watching this video💀💀💀

[@alyssamdc2057]

OMFG I DID TOO. 💀💀

[@xxtrae5039]

@@alyssamdc2057 was it a big one like the deroofed one?

[@xxtrae5039]

Im scared now

[@posteveryside-beatsnews]

Wtf dude lol. You should leave it a few days and it will do it by itself.

[@leonardoreyes2847]

I did the same shit

[@roses5119]

Me who removed my blister roof because i thought it cant heal if the roof stays ;-;

[@asaperick9938]

I just tore it off 5 minutes ago, before looking this up :/

[@steezyskate9777]

lmaoooo

[@steezyskate9777]

i did that once

[@parodian1093]

mood

[@Jamesdoby]

What happened after

[@noobhere6667]

This helped so much! Thank you!

[@ambercox4753]

Thank you! Very helpful!

[@tygerbyrn]

Thank you for this great video. The illustrations are golden and clearly and succinctly describe the blister types and their treatment. Thank you.

[@I_Mark_Mills]

Yeah, you really want to keep the "roof". I've had blisters be fine after 2 days because the "roof" was intact. I've got one on each heel that are torn and it's a proper bugger to heal up

[@morgame3377]

Exactly. I just forgot about it and it’s healed fast now

[@minatran3652]

I had blisters on my heels too. Now I'm getting them on my toes . I used Vaseline to make them heal .

[@rosewater1674]

My blister roof just split today due to it being on my hand, this helped a lot.

[@hughthackway7637]

congrats bro!

[@Liaamshaer0833]

How u get on hand?

[@Liaamshaer0833]

I got on my thumb, don’t learn guitar for your hands sake

[@hrehanj6219]

@@Liaamshaer0833 Ha me too, I just got into bending on an electric and got a blister on my ring finger and now I'm watching this

[@toasthare6517]

Same except with my wrist

[@rinzinwangchuk9934]

Deroofed blister is very painful like anything -_-

[@Ayesha______]

My baby cousin has a bunch all over his legs and it breaks my heart to see him crying in pain

[@pinkperfumefairy9205]

@@Ayesha______ aww put some cream and he should see a doctor

[@rinsecycle]

Thanks for clarifying about the scab. I’m a wilderness first responder and treat blisters all the time, but no one has ever mentioned that particular issue of keeping the wound area moist.

[@MichaelBirnholz]

I thought COVID was the only epidemic to worry about. It seems deroofed blisters is approaching the same level. Foot blisters are really not a joke, and it is truly affecting my life at this point. Argh! Thank you for the video, it helps a lot.

[@tufftuffson]

Mine as well. Football is hard to play with blisters

[@user-li5xo1kx9y]

Blisters aren’t contagious

[@HandsofMilenko]

Yeah! I got two on one foot and one on the other. I was limping around all day!

[@Top_Goon]

@@tufftuffsonI got a game tmmrw and I don’t think it’s gonna heal in time ;-;

[@minakshipaul2421]

I have a peeled one 😢😢😢

[@alphaironheart]

The weirdest thing is I cut my blister roof off many times before, I don't do anything to it after beside cleaning it in the shower. It just heals in a couple of days, without me doing much to it really. Though to be fair this is why I prefer walking/running/hiking barefoot or with sandals, so I don't get a blister.

[@trollsdontgetblocked9941]

*barefoot* WHAT

[@alphaironheart]

Pretty normal for my family haha

[@RSCALES11]

LoodMemes yeah crazy to think we would walk barefoot when all other animals don’t even wear shoes lol

[@34Nails]

I'm not tearing it off I want my skin to grow back the right way.

[@wanglili3529]

@@trollsdontgetblocked9941 I have a question are your blisters leave a mark or scar?

[@aliza3997]

Thank you so much. I had a deroofed blister. My hydrocolloid bandage came off in the shower, and I wasn't sure whether to let it breathe or put another one on.

[@helengriffin16hg]

I got a blood blister on the soft part of my foot (on the part right before my toes) i didn't know anything about any of this till now, im soak my feet and washing them, then putting a clean dry pair of socks on. This video actually really helped me.

[@Blister-Prevention]

Pleased to be able to help Helen :)

[@massoff7742]

Did u pop it or u let it heal on its own? Cause I have one and idk what to do

[@GodsFistFighter]

Thanks for the info. I have a wicked blister on my left foot. I’ve been doing 15mile pt walks everyday except Sunday’s. I found this video highly informative and insightful. 3#green boys.

[@gabrielangelic8070]

I was trying to break my docmartins' in but got horrible blisters that ripped in the shoe! This is huge help

[@adonisogando4123]

Finally a great and full explanation. There’s actually another video of a doctor stating the complete opposite of this. This definitely makes more sense. To leave it alone and let the body heal. How could there be doctors on here telling g people to pop them if it makes them more likely to get infected 🤔🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Blister-Prevention]

Hmm, yeah, that was probably me too. But thank you. Anyway, just to clarify, there are times when lancing a blister is a good idea. Just because it's more likely to get infected, doesn't mean it will. It means you have to look after it properly so it doesn't. All details here if you're interested: www.blister-prevention.com/should-you-pop-a-blister/

[@-.._.-_...-_.._-..__..._.-.-.-]

Excellent video!

[@aidanbrown5481]

Thank you super helpful video

[@harleyquinn5774]

Have a blister on the top of my right pinky toe as a result of lots of hiking and for the first time in my life, actually trying out how to treat a blister *correctly.*

[@lozzylols]

I'm usually bad, if I have a roofed blister that is painful, I will get a sterile pin, make a small hole, drain it, keep the roof on and put a plaster over it. The pain is reduced and I swear it heals quicker! So I'm a little naughty but try to keep it all as sterile as possible!

[@aussieyarning]

Thanks for that information. It was very informative and I will leave my blisters to heal on their own.

[@Blister-Prevention]

It's a pleasure @aussieyarning 😀

[@alspezial2747]

Walked barefoot on a deroofed blister within a deroofed blister It got pretty painful and got red and dripping wet. Also got a super filled blister on same foot, just punctured it to release fluid Roof is still intact, and I am waiting to see if it will heal with roof on

[@jerry_etc]

thank you!

[@breebosquet7394]

I just got a blister today.but I just that was kinda helpful is thanks😊

[@SuperAced]

I read that as thousand island dressing...

[@zachattackva5461]

Me too

[@rechanel4678]

Lmao

[@alightcreation2388]

Thank you

[@imricksboss]

I just watched blister prevention and was thinking I hope she has treatment because I... Yup.

[@samtexsemtex6998]

Stud

[@TheMasterSplinta]

Same

[@Alien91928]

I got a huge torn roofed blister on the bottom of my right foot I hope these steps help 😓

[@moodiiperson7474]

Ohhh damn. I got home from my run and found a teeny tiny little tear in my blister. So glad I went home when I did.

[@jsands27]

I had a deroofed blister which I used a hydrocolloid one, was working fine but after 3days came unstuck. The blister seems to be dry/has a thin transparent layer over the base. Should I apply another hydrocolloid? Or just antiseptic/petroleum and an island dressing? Also, does hydrogen peroxide work as an antiseptic?

[@Blister-Prevention]

If it's dry (no longer weepy), use an island dressing instead of a hydrocolloid Jesse :)

[@Blister-Prevention]

Oh, and hydrogen peroxide is not a great antiseptic. It will put on quite a show and look quite impressive with all the bubbles, but povidone iodine (eg: Betadine) is better.

[@ravenmiller6376]

well then wasn't I unlucky. 2 blisters on each foot exact same spots as if one were copied to the other. Both blisters were located under my hallux (big toe) where it bends.. I decided since that is a rather awkward spot since we bend our toes a lot to walk I popped it making it more comfortable to walk on and of cause kept it clean as much as possible

[@lozzylols]

Same, sometimes you need to release that pressure and ease the pain!

[@wil_cardozaa]

Sameeee and I got a soccer tourney tomorrow worst thing about mine are that there unroofed and when anything touches it it hurts a hella lot

[@MsSuperWoman87]

Mine were under my ring toes. One was larger than the other. They grew within hours. Because after work last night I noticed there was a new kind of pain. Very odd. My socks don't work! lol It's the fabric of sock that caused my feet to sweat profusely.

[@voraph]

@@wil_cardozaa howd the tourney go

[@wil_cardozaa]

@@voraph horrible the only to goals we scored where from free kicks

[@peaches5540]

I have a deroofed blister right along my right heel. I’m a type one diabetic and had it wrapped up and it wouldn’t heal. I let it air dry a few days after a hydrocolloid plaster and it healed in three days.

[@Meike164]

I always cut a lil cut or jab a lil hole into my blisters. That way the moisture can get out. Real nice feeling .

[@zarrasaphire8480]

Should I ice it or used celamine lotion ?

[@LittleJ1576]

Hello, I currently have a “deroofed blister” the same size and location of the one in the video picture. I’ve been using a liquid antiseptic to clean it and Neosporin to dress it while wrapping it with gauze to somewhat let it breathe. Should I be using a bandage to completely seal it off so no air gets to it, or is the gauze acceptable? Also, the center has become very red as if developing a blood clot from walking on it. Is that normal or should I be concerned and take more preventative measures? Thanks in advance!

[@Blister-Prevention]

You need an island dressing, not just gauze. See this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYPMYYd7lrlspLM. And yes, more preventive measures are needed. See this article for more www.blisterprevention.com.au/blogs/blister-blog/blisters-under-the-ball-of-your-foot

[@maxwaters1461]

@@Blister-Prevention and if blister was on a small toe, unable to contain skin opening with an island dressing?

[@Blister-Prevention]

@@maxwaters1461 You mean you can't find a bandaid the right size? Then you need to make your own with some sterile gauze and tape (Fixomull Stretch / CoverRoll Stretch will work best). You can get all this from the chemist if you don't have it at home. Also, watch this in case it helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2KsoqSvp5WHeac

[@cruxiomagallanes7582]

Thank you. This video just prevented me from doing another stupid thing. :>

[@bkdgaming5923]

I have a huge blister cluster on my shoulder are there any tips to help It?

[@ToXiiCxGUNNER]

I was walking on the beach, was hot as hell, didn’t think anything of it til I got to the cold watery sand and realized that I had both my bug toes looking like a lumpy towel, lesson learned

[@Books_pArf3cT]

I have one on both hand thank goodness

[@NobleWolf33]

I got a blister bubble on both my pinkies and I just learned NOT to pop it. I did not know it was made of 90% water that’s crazy

[@brooklynnyup2706]

bye- i cant wear shoes to school. I have them under my foot, on the back of my heels, the side of my foot and one on the top. it hurts!!

[@saucyfn1958]

How do you have that many

[@brooklynnyup2706]

@@saucyfn1958 uh well personal issues, but i can tell you that i was walking with uggs for over 4 hours, was NOT a good feeling.

[@edenkathleen4718]

@@brooklynnyup2706 bruh I’m so sorry 😢same w me got them from docs

[@mooslimabeer637]

@@edenkathleen4718 same omg, i hope ur feet heal up properly😓

[@edenkathleen4718]

@@mooslimabeer637 they healed in about a week! Just make sure you wear a plaster w like tea tree cream :)

[@marlonquintana3466]

I went out for a 10mi. Walk/jog & got blisters on both my feet. I felt pain towards the last 2 miles but pushed last the pain & now I have mega blisters 😔

[@massoff7742]

Hey, I have a blood blister but it doesn’t hurt, and it’s not big, it’s Farley new, do I pop it or let it heal on its own? Cause I got school this week and I don’t know if I should pop it or leave it

[@faithhope2914]

What do you recommend I do? I have a deroofed blister on the bottom of my big toe.

[@Blister-Prevention]

A hydrocolloid blister plaster Faith. There's a link in the description to more info on this: blisterprevention.com.au/foot-blister-treatment/

[@brightlite11]

I had a bad burn due to hot food! Question, what are those micro tiny worm like things in the burn?

[@Patshes]

Thank you for this information. I have blisters like in no1 and will treat it accordingly.🆒😎👍

[@fischl.1972]

i got this random blister, at first it stinged, i thought it was a bump until i had a look, i was so shook

[@zarrasaphire8480]

Please my blisters hurt so much yesterday going outside for a normal walking I wore a pair of sock plus when I'm sweating my foot kind a itchy so I scratched it plus no blister. Today when I wear a slippers and the top of the straps hurt my upper left foot

[@lukenaoumovitch4477]

1:38 Her: *change into dry socks* Me: *Oh ok then I guess I’ll put my wet socks away*

[@Blister-Prevention]

Other ways to reduce friction levels: www.blister-prevention.com/how-to-prevent-blisters-on-feet/

[@nasser12451]

I poured boiling water upper than my right hand wrist and now a huge egg-sized blister appeared after two days. Thanks to your video I know deroofing is harmful but currently, the blister fluid is more than normal and somehow likes to testicles dangling from my wrist:) meanwhile no pain. Could I use syringes to suck out extra fluid?

[@andrews7676]

If I am treating an intact roof blister that is fluid filled and therefore raised, I assume that 7mm orthopedic felt (donut pad) is what you would suggest, covered by mixomull. I am concerned about the tape in this scenario sticking to the roof of the blister. After applying the donut pad, would a piece of gauze be suitable to cover the blister before applying the mixomull?

[@Blister-Prevention]

Hey Andrew. You'd apply the island dressing first. Then the donut pad. Then the Fixomull. Here's what an island dressing is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYPMYYd7lrlspLM

[@andrews7676]

@@Blister-Prevention Thanks so much. I thought there must have been a sequence to it.

[@iftikharharal5756]

My 7 years old child got blister in summer season. Is there any remedy for avoiding blister.

[@_silhouettestudio_]

I spilled hot water on my foot one week ago. It immediately turned into a huge blister on my toe and I tried really hard not to pop the blister, but it was too uncomfortable and got bigger and bigger every day. So after 5 days, I finally drained it with a sterilized needle and put some antibiotic ointment and covered it up with a bandage. Now after two days, I feel numbness around my toes and just noticed I have some inflation on the sole of my foot. Don't know how long it has been swollen, but it has made walking difficult for me. It sounds really pathetic that just some boiling water can do so much damage, and I feel stupid to tell anyone I'm limping. Can it be infected? Any advice would be appreciated since I'm still struggling with the healing process. Thanks

[@Blister-Prevention]

Hi Zahra. A burn that causes a blister is a second degree burn. You should see a doctor for the best advice, and do it soon as your blister / inflammation sounds like it's getting worse rather than better. I give advice on friction blisters only.

[@mollyoxy]

I have huge deroofed blisters on the ball AND heel on BOTH FEET. I didn't realize how bad it was until the next day. I'm bedridden now, I can't take a single step without being in so much pain. Thankfully I have polysporin and hydrocolloid dressings on hand so I crawled on my hands and knees to it and to use the bathroom. I hope this heals quickly 😢

[@adamlukosevicius253]

how long did it take to heal

[@Fizggig]

Does this go the same for wart removal blisters?

[@shawkmonster]

Leave tape on it leave it there for an hour and then rip it off. Continue this for weeks till it’s gone

[@thedude4594]

I have another you did not mention. Sharp pain like I stepped on glass

[@heli400]

I have a plethora of all of the above around my ankles because I’m recovering from catching poison Ivy. Basically no where to stick adhesive from the bandaid without it touching a roof or deroofed blister. Any Ideas on my options? I’ve been legging it around in shorts and sandals which is fine while I’m around the house, but at work I wear socks and steel toes, I need some sort of protection, so I can walk normal at work... Again, ideas???

[@Blister-Prevention]

Go to the pharmacy, get several of the largest sterile dressings (ie: just the island part, no adhesive) and hold it on with a bandage.

[@corbinwilhonen7151]

So I don’t put thousand island dressing on it?

[@niamhisanerd8503]

What if the blister in on my finger because I have one on the inside of my thumb from holding a knife while carving a stick

[@thaihoang9414]

Times like this i wish i had wolverine's healing factor. :)

[@syrin4205]

my last blister was like 4 days then it broke, there was skin already and not painful

[@hajuice438]

I got a tiny one on finger middle and I move boxes that weigh 300+ with a hand truck and I can’t use full grip because I feel like my skin is getting ripped off

[@emmawheeler1580]

thank you for your help. i like your accent

[@kavorn734]

“Reduce friction “ me having two a days for soccer everyday

[@lucas_m1740]

Same here

[@meliaolesen9370]

Hey I have a blister on one of my toes and it appears infected? It used to be a blood blister but it’s now slightly purple on the edges and has a white middle. I’m not sure what I should do besides what I did today which is soaking in epsom salt. Any tips?

[@Blister-Prevention]

Read this Melia: www.blister-prevention.com/infected-blister/

[@massoff7742]

So was it infected, and did u pop it or let it heal on its own? Did it hurt

[@sober_capitel5965]

So I play football and ware cleats and move slot I’ve had blisters on my two big toes and they have been there for almost 8ish years and it keeps opening

[@Blister-Prevention]

Hi, this may help www.blister-prevention.com/blogs/prevention/big-toe-blisters-with-football

[@Tenhearts11]

How long do blisters usually heal? I have a blister that is the size of a small grape. The roof is still intact

[@Blister-Prevention]

Full thickness healing takes around 6 weeks. But it will feel better much sooner. Read this for all the details: blisterprevention.com.au/blister-healing-time

[@Tenhearts11]

@@Blister-Prevention thanks, i decided to pop mine with a needle and that worked.

[@username09928]

@@Tenhearts11 did it hurt-

[@Tenhearts11]

@@username09928 its just a small pinch lol but not really

[@username09928]

@@Tenhearts11 Oh alright

[@maxdangers]

Oh great I did everything completely wrong.

[@Esme_lovesoclose]

Same this🥲

[@miraozdemir9]

Same man. 😐

[@staceyfernandez9619]

Same man

[@cato5394]

hey, i have a deroofed blister and its dried out... i dont know what to do now, its from wearing dr. martens. i dont know if i need to put a bandade on it or not HELP ME PLEASE.

[@Blister-Prevention]

Deroofed blisters that are dry DO NOT want a hydrocolloid on them. Just an island dressing (eg: bandaid) for a bit of protection if you feel the skin needs it.

[@lemonlemonlemonlemonlemonlemo]

When I get a blister on my foot, I rub it with an alcohol swab, make a small tear right on the edge, push all the fluid out, and try to get the layers of skin as close together as possible so there’s no air or fluid underneath. Then I put a band-aid over it; the kind we have is really flexible and sticky on all sides of the pad. I make sure it’s tight enough that the sun can’t move around a lot, but I’m the right position for me to move my foot in the ways I need to. Then, every morning and night I do it again; this lasts a few days. Eventually the skin will just get hard and seem to be a thick callus, but like a week later the top layer will peel off, so I cut off the loose parts. Done it a few times and honestly? It works really well. Doesn’t hurt very much and has never gotten infected

[@shunedeguzman981]

Hello! I have deroofed blister and is currently halfways through healing. I seal it with cotton pads and a special healing ointment but im concerned that there is a small blood bump that seems like

[@shunedeguzman981]

Should i be concerned and take action because i dont want a small blister happenning again!

[@Blister-Prevention]

@@shunedeguzman981 I can say for sure what your "blood bump" is all about. But yes, if you have a blister and you think it;s recurring, you need to do some sort of longer term prevention. Go to www.blister-prevention.com and in the search field, type in your blister location and I'll tell you the best preventions for that blister location. Oh, and as always, see your doctor or podiatrist if you're unsure about what's happening or what to do at any stage because they can give you the best personalised advice based on your circumstances (general health, activity, shoes, foot structure) etc.

[@Penguine-vw7de]

:( it’s on my feet (one on each foot), the roof is still intact, but should I not walk? Will walking deroof the blister??

[@Blister-Prevention]

Depends where it is Penguine. But yes, you have to take away the blister-causing forces, otherwise it will continue and possibly worsen. That doesn't mean you can't walk though. Read this: www.blister-prevention.com/blister-treatment-example/ Use the search bar to search your blister location (eg: back of heel blister; arch blister...) for the best advice on how to do this properly. www.blister-prevention.com/

[@nykrev]

My first Real Blister at 16 I kinda panicked at first even though I took a class on First Aid Emergency, just to make sure I did it right I watched this video. And yeah I was kinda right with keeping everything in tact

[@massoff7742]

Did u pop it or did u let it heal on it’s own? Cause I got one and I’m kinda scared 😂

[@nykrev]

@@massoff7742 it healed on its own, It was kept in tact the whole time and all i really did was keep the area exposed by not putting pressure on it so, it didn’t pop

[@richiehesdra9774]

Hi I have a deroofed blister and it’s big on my ankle very red should I let the air get to it or clean it put neosporin on it and cover it with a bandaid at all times?

[@Blister-Prevention]

Hi Richie. I cover that very topic here: www.blister-prevention.com/blister-be-exposed-to-the-air/

[@minle6332]

i have actually done everything what the video told me not to do and i’m way too late since two of my blisters haven’t healed for several weeks. is there any treatment to heal infected blisters?

[@Blister-Prevention]

Here's what you need to know about infected blisters minle: www.blister-prevention.com/infected-blister/

[@KatsudonNoodle]

I have a blister on my pinky toe. I looked up what to do for it (it’s closed roof) google says that if it’s painful, to prick it with a clean needle in the edges and drain it. Is that a safe thing to do? Or do I just leave it alone?

[@Blister-Prevention]

Hi Katsudon. It's up to you. But from my perspective, here are all the things you should consider before deciding: www.blister-prevention.com/should-you-pop-a-blister/ Hope this helps. ~ Rebecca

[@ktco1984]

I almost got deroofed, but the roof was barely intact and later got completely deroofed.

[@revengeibarra6145]

I ran a track meet and had a blister and when I finished running the whole roof came off LMAO and now I’m here

[@Blister-Prevention]

Did the video help you understand how to treat it? Let me know if you have any questions. ~ Rebecca :)

[@tlrking7106]

@@Blister-Prevention my roof is off and fully dried out I thought that was a good thing what do I do know it has scabbed

[@Blister-Prevention]

@@tlrking7106 Scabbing is not the aim, healing is. A scab is not healed skin, it's dried goo from your blister. The raw blister base of a deroofed blister will weep less and less as it heals and at some point become dry... but there's no scab. Read: 1) www.blister-prevention.com/deroofed-blisters/ 2) www.blister-prevention.com/blister-be-exposed-to-the-air/ 3) www.blister-prevention.com/blister-treatment-mistakes/ Hope this helps. ~ Rebecca

[@justthinkdude3575]

My deroofed blister been having a scab for 5 days and it doesn’t seem to heal at all..and I also get occasional discharges form the blister.. I dont understand whats happening.. Fiy I didn’t use any dressing for my blister.. Could please tell me how long does a blister actually take to heal?

[@Blister-Prevention]

Firstly, read this about how long it takes for blisters to heal www.blister-prevention.com/blister-healing-time/ The reason it's weeping from underneath the scab is that a scab isn't healed skin - it's just dried goop from your blister that has crusted over. Your raw blister base is still unhealed under your scab. And the scab is brittle and scratchy and delaying healing. I'd keep an island dressing over it (bandaid), just to protect it and moisten that scab up (yes, it's a good thing to do, even if you think it isn't). And most importantly, nullify the blister-causing forces. To do the latter, go to this page www.blister-prevention.com/blog/ and use the search function in hte sidebar to search for your blister location and I'll show you the best prevention strategies - that nullify those blister-causing forces. hope this helps. ~ Rebecca

[@JxnsyCeladon2010]

Mine right now is roof torn😔

[@kamalkharbachi8635]

i had a blister like a small grape yesterday on my neck right before i was going to bed but i didn t give it much thoughts so i head to sleep.i woke up today and found out it is now a torn blister.if u can give me any advice it would be helpful.(it probably popped during my sleep)

[@Blister-Prevention]

I'm a podiatrist. I only deal with foot blisters. It would be best that your saw your doctor with that.

[@-troy-troy.]

I have a sunburn blister on my shoulder and forehead so what should i do?

[@Blister-Prevention]

www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/sunburn#treatment-for-sunburn

[@enderwhite6307]

So what do you do if you have the roof and it isn’t cut open, do you just leave it there and will it eventually go away? Or do you have to do something for the blister roof so it can go away

[@Blister-Prevention]

That's called an INTACT blister. You protect it with an island dressing (ie: bandaid) and reduce pressure and friction levels. The aim is to stop the blister causing forces and allow the blister fluid to reabsorb so that roof sticks back down. If you're tempted to pop it, read/watch this first: www.blister-prevention.com/should-you-pop-a-blister/

[@RemyChukwu]

What if thousand island dressing made from collected foot blister juices

[@madeline4778]

At first I thought I had 2 mosquito bites on my foot, I started itching them and then they popped. Turn out they weren’t mosquito bites.

[@prachipande2767]

U better now?

[@woomyzooms3781]

ouch

[@tamnguyen-to7xy]

I had the same thing, but I knew that it was a blister and accidentally popped it…

[@tamnguyen-to7xy]

but it didn’t hurt at all tbh idk why ppl said it did

[@bouditaha8815]

Hi, i have a deroofed blister on the side of my finger .. i clean it with betadine and then put some betadine on a piece of cotton and wrap it with sticky bandage .. is that ok ?

[@Blister-Prevention]

Not sure what a piece of cotton is? Gauze? If so, gauze will likely stick to your raw blister base. An island dressing is what you need.

[@bouditaha8815]

@@Blister-Prevention i mean absorbent cotton wool ... Anyway, thank you for your quick response and i'll try the island dressing 😍😃

[@Blister-Prevention]

Oh, I got you now, sorry @@bouditaha8815. Cotton wool is no good either because the fibres will get stuck in all the goo. Go straight for the island dressing, which is simply something like a bandaid. Here's a quick video that explains kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYPMYYd7lrlspLM and how to make your own kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2KsoqSvp5WHeac

[@bouditaha8815]

@@Blister-Prevention okay ..Thank you very much 😘😘

[@nityashri5568]

I have a torn roof in my bigtoe from playing sports today barefoot. And I again have a match in 2 days that I have to play barefoot. What can I do to heal it quickly? Or how can I cover it to make it hurt less? I really have to attend this match

[@Blister-Prevention]

Torn roof = antiseptic and island dressing. I'm not sure where it is on your big toe, so use this as a starting point to figure out how to nullify the blister-causing forces: www.blister-prevention.com/toe-blister-treatment-prevention/

[@el1941]

I have a tiny blister the side of your pinky finger nail, I’ve put a round kind of tissue thing on it with a bandage for the night, what should I do for it?

[@Blister-Prevention]

The video outlines and explains the reasoning behind the treatment of each stage of the blister. If you need more information, perhaps reading this will help: www.blister-prevention.com/foot-blister-treatment/

[@isami2736]

My skin are becoming macerated due to the island dressing, what should i use?

[@Blister-Prevention]

Change it more often. You don't want a soggy dressing on the skin for a prolonged period otherwise it will macerate the skin. So change it more frequently (and definitely every time it gets wet).

[@Kris-WT]

How long until the blister goes down/away? My first time burning myself was years ago, and it basically popped while it was wrapped while i was working out. i didnt notice until i looked at it, haha.

[@Blister-Prevention]

Well, for friction blisters (my area of expertise), read this to get an understanding of how long it takes and what full resolution means: www.blister-prevention.com/blister-healing-time/ But if it's a burn blister (not my area or expertise), that means it's a second degree burn and that injury is deeper than friction blisters. DermNetNZ is a good source of information: dermnetnz.org/topics/thermal-burn/ Hope this helps Kris. ~ Rebecca

[@Kris-WT]

@@Blister-Prevention Ahhh will look into this, thanks.

[@stuff2know687]

i had put a hydrocolloid bandage on a deroofed blister but don't think it was big enough as it was oozing out of one small area... removed the bandage and going to get a bigger one, right move?

[@Blister-Prevention]

Yes, right move. Watch this to learn more about how to use hydrocolloids and the mistakes to avoid: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZLVYZSEabWjr68

[@candma4240]

I have a sore, itchy blister (about the size of a nickel and 0.5 inches high) from a chigger bite. It's just above my ankle and the roof is intact. Would it be better to pop and drain it or leave the roof intact?

[@Blister-Prevention]

I specialise in the management of friction blisters so I don't really want to comment on blisters caused by bites. Best to get medical advice. Sorry.

[@candma4240]

@@Blister-Prevention Thank you for the reply. I'm scheduled with a doctor for tomorrow. :) All the best.

[@yeasminlaskar471]

I had burnt blister on my finger nd i popped it by myself nw don't know what to do

[@bretc3473]

I literally just ripped a huge piece of skin off my foot playing basketball, but luckily it’s still intact hurts a ton though. Also, they still can’t guard me lmao. Let’s see how this goes..

[@angelmoo7502]

I got a blister about 3 weeks ago, and it was completely deroofed. I did everything in the video and used a hydrocolloid bandage which helped it heel. The blister has formed new skin and I feel perfectly fine, however it’s been at this stage for about a week. I’m wondering what can I do for the blister to actually fully heal. When I look at my foot i notice this light pink circle where the blister was at which makes me think it’s not fully healed despite there being new skin covering it

[@Blister-Prevention]

Read this Angel: www.blister-prevention.com/blister-healing-time/

[@angelmoo7502]

@@Blister-Prevention Got it! Thank you, that was actually very helpful. Unfortunately, even if my blisters new skin isn’t at its strongest I will have to be hiking in it, as it’s part of my occupation. I’m using bandages and Leuko tape as a preventative measure so that i don’t get another blister at the same spot

[@Blister-Prevention]

That's the idea @@angelmoo7502. You have to negate the blister-causing forces, otherwise the blister will recur. Search your blister location on www.blister-prevention.com to find my recommendations on the most effective strategies for each part of your foot :)

[@angelmoo7502]

@@Blister-Prevention thanks again! The unique thing about my blister is that it’s on the top edge of the ball of my foot. Most of the blisters described in the website occur on the bottom where the foot contacts the insole. My blister was cause by contact directly with the inside of my leather boots. Is it possible to stick the engo bandages to the leather boot interior itself rather than insole?

[@Blister-Prevention]

Absolutely@@angelmoo7502, ENGO patches are designed to go on the shoe (or insoles / orthotics), even for atypical blister locations.

[@ashhh7995]

I have a boil on my right legs last toe From last 6months Please help me heal it🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@aishwaryajayaraman1791]

I have a blister at the bottom of my heel and I can't reduce the friction or preesure. What do I do?

[@Blister-Prevention]

Yeah you can. Here's how: www.blister-prevention.com/blogs/prevention/under-heel-blister

[@nicw1387]

What if your deroofed blister is leaking fluids, is a hydrocolloid still appropriate?

[@Blister-Prevention]

Yes, that sounds like a regular deroofed blister - you have a weepy blister base. So yes, a hydrocolloid is for this type of wound.