How do you treat blisters after they pop?
2. For a Blister That Has Popped
- Wash the area with warm water and gentle soap. Do not use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or iodine.
- Smooth down the the skin flap that remains.
- Apply antibiotic ointment to the area.
- Cover the area loosely with a sterile bandage or gauze.
What ointment is good for popped blisters?
Apply an ointment such as petroleum jelly to the blister and cover it with a nonstick gauze bandage.
Should I put a bandaid on a blister?
Cover your blister with a bandage, if needed. A bandage can help prevent the blister from being torn or popped. If the blister does break open, a bandage can will keep the area clean prevent infection.
How do I dry out a blister?
Cover it up. Cover your blister with a loosely wrapped bandage. You can use a regular adhesive bandage or some gauze secured with tape. Your blister needs air to help it dry out, so keep the middle of the bandage slightly raised for airflow.
Should I put a bandaid on a popped blister?
Should blisters be kept moist or dry?
Leave the skin on top intact to protect the underlying skin, then put a dry, clean dressing over the top to protect the area while it heals. Eventually, that bubble of skin will dry and peel away, and the skin underneath will have had a chance to recover.
Should you leave a popped blister uncovered?
The unbroken skin over a blister provides a natural barrier to infection. It’s important that the skin remains intact to avoid infection. As tempting as it may be, try not to pierce a blister with a needle because it could lead to an infection or slow down the healing process.
Do blisters heal faster covered or uncovered?
Q: Is it better to bandage a cut or sore, or air it out? A: Airing out most wounds isn’t beneficial because wounds need moisture to heal. Leaving a wound uncovered may dry out new surface cells, which can increase pain or slow the healing process.
Should you put a bandaid on a popped blister?
Cover your blister with a bandage, if needed. A bandage can help prevent the blister from being torn or popped. If the blister does break open, a bandage can will keep the area clean prevent infection. Use a bandage that is large enough to cover the entire blister.