Blister is a vesicle filled with fluid. It is small, as tiny as the top of the pin or can be 5 to 10 mm wide. Blisters break easily and discharge their fluid into the skin.
· Chicken Pox
· Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)
· Contact Dermatitis (poison ivy)
· Herpes Simplex
· Allergic reaction to drugs
· Blistering skin diseases like porphyria
· Impetigo
· Shingles (Herpes zoster)
· Friction and Burns
Generally, a medical practitioner should examine the patient to verify what causes the skin rashes. There are over-the-counter drugs that can be use for some conditions including contact dermatitis and cold sores. But always call a doctor if you have any unexplained blister on your skin.
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Practical Tips:
· Keep your skin intact. Broken skin will provide entrance to bacteria and increases the risk of infection.
· Do not scratch it.
· Cover blisters to avoid exposure. Use adhesive bandage for small blister and for large blister, use a porous, plastic-coated gauze pad that absorbs moisture and permits the wound to breathe.
· To avoid a blister, use gloves, socks, a bandage or alike protective covering over the area being rubbed.
· Use additional moleskin inside your shoe where it may rub such as the heel.
· For Diabetic patient or someone with poor condition, consult your doctor first before considering any self-care measures.
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