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You should never pop a blister as it can lead to infection. Here is how to care for a blister.
1. Clean the skin around the blister.
2. Place a doughnut-shaped piece of moleskin over the blister. This will keep pressure off it.
3. Try to avoid popping the blister unless it's in an especially awkward place, such as the bottom of your foot. The blister provides a sterile environment for the skin underneath. Breaking it makes the area more susceptible to infection.
4. If you need to pop the blister, use sterile implements, puncture it in a few places at its base and drain the fluid.
5. If you need to puncture it or if it breaks on its own, clean the area with soap and water or Betadine.
6. Avoid peeling any skin off the blister; this can lead to an infection and delay healing.
7. Cover the exposed blister with a thin layer of antibiotic ointment and dry sterile gauze.
8. Change the gauze regularly and watch for signs of infection, such as pus or redness.
Warnings:
If the infection from a blister doesn't clear up quickly, your doctor may want to prescribe antibiotics.
