Blisters: Pop 'em or leave 'em?

[PrincessY]

Yesterday I decided to wear a pair of shoes that weren't flip flops just for variety (and fashion) sake. Now I have two big blisters on each of my little toes. DH and I have always had a debate on this. Do you pop them or do you leave them alone? He thinks I should pop them, but I think I read somewhere that the blister is protecting the skin underneath, so you should leave it alone. What do you think?

[Osky]

Pop them. I always do.

[clara]

Not to be rude...but that is just gross....

Then again we do have threads dedicated to the worst bodily functions oh well.

My fault I clicked on it.....just had to say that.

[RPerez3]

I leave them for a couple of days just so the skin underneath is not so tendure. Then I start a small hole for the blister to drain and it sounds gross but isn't the dead skin is there to protect the skin underneath. I just keep the area clean. In a few days the skin sloughs off. I know my Mom always told leave the blisters because you can cause infection, but, I never listened, and BTW not ever had a problem with infection from removing the blister.

[Osky]

Not to be rude...but that is just gross....

To be fair, I said pop them, not pop them and suck the juice out.

[SusieP.]

I leave them for a couple of days just so the skin underneath is not so tendure. Then I start a small hole for the blister to drain and it sounds gross but isn't the dead skin is there to protect the skin underneath. I just keep the area clean. In a few days the skin sloughs off. I know my Mom always told leave the blisters because you can cause infection, but, I never listened, and BTW not ever had a problem with infection from removing the blister.

This is my answer as well, drain it and put a Band-Aid on top. Keep it clean and let nature take care of the rest.

[dsnylndmom]

They gross me out big time so I just put a band aid on and it usually yell "ewwww" once it pops Yeah, color me lame

[pratt55]

I always pop them but I make a hole next to the blister and get to it from underneath. That way the blistered skin is still intact. After thoroughly cleaning the area a second time I then then I cover it up with a bandaid or use moleskin.

[Spidergrrrl]

Technically, you're supposed to leave them intact because the blister is now protecting the spot against further irritation. I used to pop them when I was a kid because they'd bug me, but now I try to leave them alone. (I've never had a problem with infection, either - but if you're worried, I guess you could use rubbing alcohol, Bactine or hydrogen peroxide).

If something happens and I have exposed healing skin, I really like these bandages by Band-Aid. They act like an artificial blister, cushioning the area and preventing it from drying out and scabbing.

[PirateMickey]

Yep, I'm a popper!

But I don't tear off the popped portion until it dries up a bit. I put hydrogen peroxide on it regularly as well as neosporin and a band-aid.

I feel that a little more severe pain up front with quick relief is better than a constant pain for a longer time.

Good luck!

[PrincessY]

Thanks everyone!

[Hakuna Makarla]

To be fair, I said pop them, not pop them and suck the juice out.

Oh and I say leave them alone,bandage them and do not look........


















no I said do not look!!!

[aimster]

If I get them, I leave them be. I cover them with a band-aid (or 2) and let them heal on their own.

I remember one time in high school, I got a BIG one on my heel and my best friend named it "Squishy".

[jane2073]

Ew!!

I just leave them alone.

[NeverNeverland]

If something happens and I have exposed healing skin, I really like these bandages by Band-Aid. They act like an artificial blister, cushioning the area and preventing it from drying out and scabbing.

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