A blood blister is a pouch on the top layers of skin.Repeated rubbing of the area can cause blood blisters.The fingers, toes, heels, mouth, and at or under the nails are the most common areas for blood blisters.If you get a blood blister, leave it alone and not pop it.If you have to pop a blood blister, you need to take precautions to prevent infections.
Step 1: Pop larger blisters.
If you can, try to avoid popping blood blisters.Larger blood blisters can be popped if it gets too painful.If your blood blister is larger than a pea, you can pop it.If you know that this can increase the risk of infections, be very careful and follow the instructions carefully.It's best to have a physician do this with sterile instruments, but that isn't always possible.
Step 2: The area should be washed.
Use an antibacterial soap to wash the blood blisters.Also wash your hands.The soap should stay on your hands for at least one to two minutes.You should wash your hands and the area.To dry your hands, use a clean towel.
Step 3: The blade should be sterile.
When you pop a blood blister, you should use a sterile lancet or scalpel.You can use a pin or needle if you don't have either.If you have alcohol, put a pin or needle in it.The pin or needle can be soaked in a solution of antibacterial soap for 10 minutes.The pin or needle can be boiled.While it is still warm, use tongs to remove the pin or needle from the boiling water.The tip of the needle can be held directly over a flame.It's important to let it cool before using it.
Step 4: Pull the top of the blisters.
To pierce the top of the blisters.You don't need to penetrate deeply because you have a thin layer of tissue.The fluid can be removed by pressing on the blisters.Sponge up the blood with a clean cloth.Put pressure on until the bleeding stops.The nerves are usually found deeper in the skin and not on the top of the blisters, so this is not likely to be very painful.
Step 5: The roof needs to be left intact.
Make sure you don't remove the roof after popping the blood blisters.The flap of skin protects the blisters.Don't leave it because it will protect the skin underneath.
Step 6: You should cover the area.
There is an antiseptic that can be applied to the blisters.You can cover the area with a bandage.To protect the area from rubbing or extra pressure, make the bandage thick.The bandage can be removed at night.This helps in healing.Every eight to 12 hours, check for signs of infections.There are a number of signs that include redness, warmth, swelling, and pain.If this happens, call your doctor.
Step 7: Know when it is safe to pop a blood blister.
There are certain conditions that make draining a blood blister dangerous.If you have diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you should not pop the blood blisters yourself.It could be dangerous.Discuss what to do with him with your doctor.If there is a contagious disease, you should not pop a blister.You can spread the disease to other people.
Step 8: Small blood blisters should be left alone.
The blood blisters should be left alone if they are smaller than a pea.They will heal on their own, so don't try to pop them.
Step 9: All sources of extra pressure should be removed.
You want to make sure that the small blood blisters don't get any worse.Try to get rid of any source of pressure on the blood blisters.Make sure your shoes don't rub against the blood blisters on your feet.Cotton socks can help with this.Open-toed or open-heeled sandals may be the best option.
Step 10: The amount of rubbing on the blood blisters should be reduced.
Reducing rubbing to the small blood blisters will help it heal quickly.If you want to reduce the rubbing, cover the blisters with a thick cover.A moleskin pad cut can be used to fit the area.You can use a bandage, thick socks or two pairs of socks to make a covering.
Step 11: Ice can be applied to the blood blisters.
You should try to reduce the pain of the blood blisters.A bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in cloth can be applied to the blisters.Leave it there for 10 minutes.It can help reduce swelling, stop itching, and stop the bleeding beneath the surface.