Breaking in a new pair of shoes or just walking too much can lead to a blister. A blister is a small pocket of fluid within the skin’s upper layers, often caused by friction, burning, freezing, chemical exposure, or infection. Most blisters are filled with a clear fluid called serum or plasma. However, blisters can be filled with blood (known as blood blisters) or pus if infected. Here’s how to feel better.
WHEN TO SEE YOUR M.D.
Seek medical help for a boil:
• If red streaks appear to radiate outward from the boil site.
• If the patient is an infant or very elderly.
• If the boil is on the upper lip, nose, scalp or outer ear (all are too close to the brain).
• If the boil is in the armpit or groin or on the breast of a nursing mother.
• If a fever over 100°F (38°C) persists.
HERBAL REMEDIES FOR BLISTERS
Keep the area clean and relieve any pressure on the blister. It is best to leave blisters unbroken. Treat blisters as you would an open wound.
If you must pop a blister, first, make a small puncture at the base of the blister using a sterilized needle. Next, wash with soap and water and apply a plantain poultice, echinacea tincture, or essential oil of lavender or tea tree topically. Cover with a breathable Band-Aid.
KEEP IN MIND
Consider wearing two pairs of socks to prevent foot blisters. Wear gloves or wrap hands when handling tools.
This Herbal Remedies For Blisters article is taken from :
The Country Almanac of Home Remedies - Brigitte Mars
