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Blisters - First Aid and Emergency Treatment Guide

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   What are Blisters?
   Fever Blisters
   Symptoms
   Treatment
   Managing for fever
   Prevention

What are Blisters?

Occurs due to friction caused by constant rubbing of shoes / clothes

Outer skin layer separates from inner layer

The space in-between fills up with fluid

Common in athletes, trekkers, rowers

Also seen in people using new shoes

Can be prevented

Fever Blisters

Fever blisters appear in /around mouth
Fever blisters caused by virus, Herpes Simplex
Type-1 Herpes virus usually involved in fever blisters
These blisters are contagious
Recurrent episodes may occur
Recurrence due to stress/illness/injury/sunlight

Symptoms

Bubble-like structures on skin
Redness over the area
Itching
Pain

Treatment

Make a hole at the edge of blister
Use a sterilized needle or pin
Pin/needle sterilized by passing over flame
Drain the accumulated fluid
Keep skin intact to prevent infection
Clean blister with gauze containing iodine/alcohol
Apply antibiotic ointment
Cover with adhesive bandage for small blister
Use porous, bandage for large ones
Do not puncture blister if painless
Do not puncture a blood-filled blister
Blisters disappear in a few days time
Diabetics should consult doctor

Managing for fever (Oral) blisters

No permanent cure/vaccination for Herpes infection
Keep blisters dry & free of infection
Eat a bland diet

Prevention Blisters

Wear the right size shoe
Cover the potential area with taping
Keep feet dry always

Fever blisters

Avoid touching blisters
Avoid contact with an infected person
Avoid stressful situations

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Posted by: dizzi2k4, United Kingdom Posted on: 10/2/2012 i got a big massive blister on my penis and i need treatmen and help
Posted by: roy53, Guam Posted on: 11/15/2010 Im more of researching a tung blister. What website can I go into to find a first aid treatment for tung blister in the mouth.
Posted by: blistersonfeet, United States Posted on: 10/8/2010 It's great to see good information on the care and treatment of blisters. Jack Joseph, Blisters on Feet http://www.blistersonfeet.com
Posted by: ROCKY2, Kenya Posted on: 2/21/2010 Thank you for your information on blisters it has really helped me in my first aid research work while i am undertaking a diploma in Education P.E. Thanks. Joshua Kipchumba