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About blisters
Blisters are small pockets of fluid that usually form in the upper layers of
skin after it's been damaged. Blisters can develop anywhere on the
body but are most common on the hands and feet.
Most blisters are filled with a clear fluid (serum), but may be filled with
blood (blood blisters) or pus if they become inflamed or infected.
Treating blisters
Most blisters heal naturally after three to seven days and don't require
medical attention.
It's important to avoid bursting the blister, because this could lead to an
infection or slow down the healing process.
If the blister does burst, don't peel off the dead skin. Instead, allow the
fluid inside the blister to drain and cover the area with a dry, sterile
dressing to protect it from infection until it heals.
You should also talk to your GP if you have blisters in unusual places,
such as on your eyelids or inside your mouth, or if they appear after
severe sunburn, burns or scalds or an allergic reaction, or after coming
into contact with chemicals or other substances.
Preventing blisters
There are a number of things you can do to avoid getting blisters
caused by friction, sunburn or chemicals. For example, you can:
If a small blood vessel near the surface of the skin is ruptured, blood
can leak into the gap between the layers of skin causing a blood blister
to form. This is a blister filled with blood.
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