How to pop a blister

It is true, popping a blister is usually not a good idea. The whole reason your body forms a blister is to protect part of your body that is being irritated. However, there are times when a blister is going to prevent you from doing what has to be done, so you should know how to properly pop them.

Usually this is done by a doctor because most blisters that require drainage are caused by something more serious like burns, crippling sunburns, or other complications. But, if you have a small blister that you just can’t stand anymore, you can get rid of that blister by following these simple steps:

1) Find a pin and drop it in a small bit of rubbing alcohol to sterilize it.
2) Puncture the blister in two separate places, and push lightly on the blister with the blunt side of the pin to push the fluid out.
3) Wash the blister with soap and water, applying antibiotic cream, and covering it with gauze.
4) Let the blister heal. Don’t tamper with it unless you really want an infection.

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