Water blisters, while not life threatening, are a nuisance and can be painful. These can form after a bad sunburn, from prolonged friction or after a mild burn. There are a couple of things to remember when you care for a water blister and you will be well on your way to recovery and relief.
Instructions
1. Clean the blister and the area surrounding it. With a warm, wet clean cloth and soap, gently clean the area around the blister and the blister itself gently. Be sure the entire area is clean before you go any further, or you may risk infection. Once it has been cleaned with soap, rinse it with warm water.
2. Sterilize the needle. Take another clean cloth and pour rubbing alcohol on the needle so it is damp. Rub the sharp tip of the needle with the rubbing alcohol. By doing this, you are sterilizing the needle. If you don't sterilize the needle, you risk the chance of infection.
3. Lance the blister. Take the sharp end of the needle and gently press it into the blister. Remove the needle immediately. With your free hand, softly press the fluids out of the blister, until the affected area lays flat.
4. Clean and bandage the blister. Wash it and the area surrounding it again with warm water and soap. Dry it with a clean cloth, and bandage immediately with an adhesive bandage. Do not remove the skin. By leaving the skin, your blister will heal much faster. Change the bandage daily for a week. After this time, your blister should be completely healed. If it is not, consult a physician immediately.
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