Blisters- Too Burst or Not Too Burst

[Deleted User]

Have a blister on the side of my big toes and on the bottom of my heel, i put elastoplast on them before i run and they dont cause me any bother.

What do we think.

[Deleted User]

burst with a pin, squeeze out the fluid and stick a plaster on

M.ister W

Burst or not is up to you but use compeed on them instead of normal plasters.  The skin will heal under the compeed which will eventually fall off.

Wilkie

If they're not bothering you, don't burst them.

Put Compeed on, as MW suggests.

There!  That's helpful isn't it - three different answers

Nick L

....I can make 4 diff answers!!!

My approach to blisters depends on the type of blister!

If its a really bulbous one with lots of fluid, with only thin layer of skin - then pop it and put compeed over it.

If however it is a deep blister, under quite thick skin (like on the sole of the foot pad)...I leave them, and sometimes put a compeed on it to give a little protection.

Confused now?

[Deleted User]

Just thought I would mention that I burst a fairly deep blister on the side of my heel earlier this year and obviously didn't keep it clean enough - ended up with a blood infection and on antibiotics.  Not fun.  So if you do burst, keep it STERILE!

[Deleted User]

Cheers. forums are great arent they, all these different points of view and no steadfast answer.

M.ister W

A quick summary...................

Bulbous blisters with lots of fluid - clean the area, burst with a sterile needle and apply a compeed.

Deep blisters under a thick layer of skin - leave unless they're causing a problem or likely to burst, in which case apply a compeed.

[Deleted User]

yes- make sure it is clean before you put on a compeed/plaster tho too - dont trap any dirt/ bacteria underneath - and especially if you ever use that second skin stuff on grazes ..can be nasty