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Most blisters caused by friction or minor burns do not require a doctor's care. New skin will form underneath the affected area and the fluid is simply absorbed. Do not puncture a blister unless it is large, painful, or likely to be further irritated. The fluid-filled blister keeps the underlying skin clean, which prevents infection and promotes healing.

If you have to pop a blister:

Use a sterilized needle or razor blade (to sterilize it, put the point or edge in a flame until it is red hot, or rinse it in alcohol).
Wash the area thoroughly, then make a small hole and gently squeeze out the clear fluid.
If the fluid is white or yellow, the blister may be infected and needs medical attention.
Do not remove the skin over a broken blister. The new skin underneath needs this protective cover.
Look for signs of infection to develop. These include pus drainage, red or warm skin surrounding the blister, or red streaks leading away from the blister.

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I use a natural herb for my outbreaks and have an outbreak approx every 7 months.

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How to treat a 1/2 boliled egg size blister,near full of fluid after 2 days caused by

exposure to Propane gas to the wrist area- Neighbor can see the fluid floating around (like the fluid used by construction workers in their Levels)

Hope this is enuff info. Thanks for your Input. Oh- he denies any pain.

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