I need blister advice!!! (gross i know)!?!
Question:
I need blister advice!!! (gross i know)!?
ok, so today i ended up walking way more than i thought and spent the day wearing my flip flops. i ended up with 2 blisters in between my big toe and the smaller one next to it. one already popped and i wrapped it up with tissue and caution tape (my dad doesn't own any 1st aid, no band-aids etc). can anyone help me please. What should i do? Pop the other one or just let it be? it huwts...
Answers:
don't pop the other blister-the fluid inside of it is sterile to your body and if you pop it-you run the risk of getting an infection. if it pops on it's own then that's ok-you'll just need to treat it.
your dad needs to take you to the store to pick up bandaids and some neosporin (or similar antibiotic ointment).
-wash the blisters well with warm water and soap
-apply a thin layer of neosporin over the blister
-cover with a bandaid
-try to keep as clean and dry as possible-no more flip flops until fully healed
-change the bandaid at least twice a day or if it gets dirty/wet
watch for signs of infection-if you get any of these, make an appt to see your dr for antibiotics (and yes blisters can get infected-just happened to my daughter last week)
-increased redness or swelling to blister site or surrounding area
-blister in more tender,painful,or hot to touch
-the blister begins to drain liquid that is green or yellowish-brown in color
hope you feel better soon!!