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Blisters occur when the upper layer of your skin (the epidermis) detaches from the lower layers of skin. This is often due to friction or heat, although some skin conditions or other medical ailments can cause blisters too. The space between the skin layers fills with a fluid called serum, creating the water-balloon effect of a blister.<ref name="rf1">http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Blisters/Pages/Causes.aspx</ref> Blisters heal best when they are not burst or drained, because the layer of unbroken skin may help keep bacteria out of the wound and prevent infection.<ref name="rf2">http://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-blisters/basics/art-20056691</ref> Unfortunately, sometimes blisters burst regardless. A blister that has popped, burst, or torn open can be messy and painful and requires some extra care to prevent infection. Fortunately, there are some easy steps you can take to initially care for your burst blister and then monitor it to make sure it heals up properly. | Blisters occur when the upper layer of your skin (the epidermis) detaches from the lower layers of skin. This is often due to friction or heat, although some skin conditions or other medical ailments can cause blisters too. The space between the skin layers fills with a fluid called serum, creating the water-balloon effect of a blister.<ref name="rf1">http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Blisters/Pages/Causes.aspx</ref> Blisters heal best when they are not burst or drained, because the layer of unbroken skin may help keep bacteria out of the wound and prevent infection.<ref name="rf2">http://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-blisters/basics/art-20056691</ref> Unfortunately, sometimes blisters burst regardless. A blister that has popped, burst, or torn open can be messy and painful and requires some extra care to prevent infection. Fortunately, there are some easy steps you can take to initially care for your burst blister and then monitor it to make sure it heals up properly. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
===Treating a Burst Blister=== | ===Treating a Burst Blister=== | ||
