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A blister may form when the skin has been damaged by friction or rubbing, heat, cold or chemical exposure. Fluid collects between the upper layers of skin (the epidermis) and the layers below (the dermis).

To heal properly, a blister should not be popped unless medically necessary. If popped, the excess skin should not be removed because the skin underneath needs that top layer to heal properly. The only reason to pop a blister is when pressure will cause the blister to spread; if the blister is not going to spread due to pressure, leave it alone.

You should leave a blister intact because an open blister can become infected. Covering your blister with an adhesive bandage can help protect your blister while it heals. If you leave a blister alone, it may eventually harden and disappear. Homeopathic medicine help to absorb the fluid and heal it quickly.

A blister usually takes around 1–2 weeks to heal. Usually, the fluid will drain away during the first few days. Using Homeopathy in such cases can fasten the healing in 3 - 4 days.

Yes, Most blisters will heal on their own. As the new skin grows beneath the blister, the fluid will slowly disappear and the skin will naturally dry and peel off.

A blister is a small pocket of body fluid (lymph, serum, plasma, blood, or pus) within the upper layers of the skin.

Popping a blister is a bad idea as a blister will remain open and painful and may get infected. To make matters worse, a popped blister may refill with fluid, which is the worst scenario. Whole healing process has to start from beginning itself.

Some common causes of blisters include: - Ill-fitting shoes - Friction - Scalds or burns - Severe sunburn - Allergic reaction to irritants - Viral skin infection (such as herpes or warts) - Fungal skin infection (such as tinea on the soles of the feet or between the toes).

A number of medical conditions can cause blisters, such as : Chickenpox The rash forms small blisters that eventually scab over. Herpes: The cold sores produced by the herpes simplex virus are clusters of blisters. Bullous impetigo: Mostly seen in children under 2 years, blisters can form on the arms, legs, or trunk. Eczema Blistering can occur alongside a number of other skin symptoms such as cracking, crusting, and flaking. Dyshidrosis/Pompholyx : A skin condition characterized by a rapid occurrence of many small, clear blisters. Bullous pemphigoid An autoimmune disease that affects the skin and causes blisters, this is most common in older patients. Pemphigus A rare group of autoimmune diseases, this affects the skin and mucous membranes. The immune system attacks an important adhesive molecule in the skin, detaching the epidermis from the rest of the layers of skin Dermatitis herpetiformis This chronic blistering skin condition is unrelated to herpes but similar in appearance. Cutaneous radiation syndrome: These are the effects of exposure to radiation. Epidermolysis bullosa: This is a genetic disease of the connective tissue that causes blistering of the skin and mucous membranes.

A blood blister usually forms when a minute blood vessel close to the surface of the skin ruptures (breaks), and blood leaks into a tear between the layers of skin. This can happen if the skin is crushed, pinched or aggressively squeezed.

A condition in which skin and the tissue just below the skin freeze. Frostbite mostly affects small, exposed body parts such as fingers and toes in extreme cold temperatures. Frostbite also produces blisters. In this case the blister is a defense mechanism deployed to protect lower levels of skin from temperature-related damage.

Scald burns take time to heal.If the blister breaks, clean the burn area carefully with warm water and mild soap. Apply dressing. Homeopathic remedies like Cantharis if used early will prevent the formation of blisters. This is the most used remedy for scalds, burn and sunburns with vesicular character, blisters and superficial ulceration.

If there is tenderness or redness in the skin around the blister, or the fluid starting to look yellowish or like pus and there is offensive smell in discharge. This indicates infection and a local crust may form.

Herpes sores can affect many areas of the body, including the mouth, genitals, and eyes. These sores look like blisters filled with fluid. Over a few days, the sores break open, ooze, and form a crust before healing. People may also notice a tingling, itching, or burning feeling a few days before the sores appear.

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). This STD causes herpetic sores, which are painful blisters (fluid-filled bumps) that can break open and ooze fluid.

Autoimmune blistering disorders are a group of rare skin diseases. They happen when your immune system attacks your skin and mucous membranes -- the lining inside your mouth, nose, and other parts of your body. This causes blisters to form. For eg. Pemphigus, bullous pemphigoid, etc.

These are caused due to Friction as tight fitting shoes may lead to repetitive abrasion.

Friction blisters are best prevented by removing the cause of the friction. Wear well-fitted comfortable footwear and clean socks. Avoid prolonged exposure to chemicals/cosmetics/detergents. Use gloves, etc. Avoid going in extreme temperatures.