Broken Blisters: Home TreatmentCurrent as of: November 20, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
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Broken Blisters: Home TreatmentTopic OverviewIt's best not to drain a blister at home. But when blisters are painful, some people do drain them. If you drain your blister or if it has torn open, be sure to follow these steps:
Watch for a skin infection while your blister is healing. Signs of infection include:
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Current as of: November 20, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd, Jr., MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
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