Blisters??????????????

Question

what will happen if i dont pop my blister?

Answer 1

they will actually dry, fall off and leave brand new skin! In short, they will heal when the time is right! You should never EVER pop your blisters, acne pimples, etc.

Answer 2

I always pop them. Have never left one to go naturally.

I get a sharp needle. Hold it in boiling water for a bit to sterilise it and then gently puncture the blister right at the edge then let it drain itself. Maybe making a couple of punctures to help it drain.

Once drained I leave the top layer of skin on and put a plaster on it immediately so it can heal.

This is probably the absolute last thing you should but...er...I do it. :o)

Answer 3

Loads of gunk will come out and it could get infected.

Edit: Oh, sorry i read it wrong! I thought it said "if i DO pop my blister" sorry! It will just heal up on its own, then be like a tiny circle of dry skin.

Answer 4

It will heal by itself. I had one recently and after about a week I woke up to find that the fluid had recessed back into my foot and there was just a calice left. If the blister is intrusive and actually gets in the way of walking then it's best to drain it, if not then just leave it.

Answer 5

It will heal underneath the blister (which is a protection) by reabsorbtion of the fluid in the blister.

Answer 6

Blisters are the body's way of protecting the skin from chafing. If you don't pop it it will form a hard callous and eventually harder skin, to protect from a rub in the same area. If you do pop, it will produce milky fluid followed by a painful red area followed by a hard callous to protect from a rub in the same area. I suggest not popping. Talcum powder in gloves or shoes to prevent errosion of skin areas may help. Happy running!