Medical question: How do I treat blisters

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
26/06/2011 13:29

Any medics out there?

My wife's feet are covered in blisters. Do I pierce them to remove the fluid, or let them dry out naturally. Are they best left to the open air or should they be covered. Someone has suggested soaking in epsom salts, but can't find any here in N Cyprus.

I've got some cream 'bactroban' from the local pharmacy but all instructions are in Turkish, so not sure whether it's helping or hindering the healing process.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
26/06/2011 13:33

You should never pop them , just let them re-absorb naturally , if they do break cover them to prevent infection

Simbas

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
26/06/2011 13:36

OOPS... maybe that's why they're still red raw after almost a week!

Thanks simbas

harita


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 1343

Message Posted:
26/06/2011 20:04

Get in touch with that awful nurse .. She really isn't .. Will tell you how to treat ..

Markyboy



Joined: 05/06/2010
Posts: 228

Message Posted:
26/06/2011 20:12

If you have popped them, iodine is a good treatment, turns your feet a funny colour though

Ballyboffin


Joined: 25/08/2007
Posts: 903

Message Posted:
26/06/2011 20:14

Tell your good lady to soak her feet in salted water three times a day, air dry them and put on clean white socks to help stop infection.

carian


Joined: 13/03/2009
Posts: 336

Message Posted:
26/06/2011 20:46

Its always best not to burst a blister as the skin over it is like a sterile cover but if they are so big that they're hanging it might be best to burst them and let them heal naturally as it will take a long time for them to absorb.

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
26/06/2011 20:52

http://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/3705/PIL/Bactroban+Cream/



You also need to work out what caused the blisters and eliminate those shoes / sandals / socks.



Keep the area clean and as Simbas says don't strip / burst the blisters.



If you need any help just e-mail me. trnchealthcare@gmail.com or phone me between 8am and 5pm.



Chris

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
26/06/2011 21:30

pop 'em....



judging by the quality of eveningenterainment in the kfc - it may be the most fun you get got months..........

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
27/06/2011 11:23

Thanks guys.

Unfortunately I popped them before seeking advice, and yes NN it was fun!

Will ordinary table salt work?

Ballyboffin


Joined: 25/08/2007
Posts: 903

Message Posted:
27/06/2011 11:51

suntanman,



Yes table salt will do. Dissolve it in warm water, just a few tablespoons in a basin.

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
Posts: 1476

Message Posted:
27/06/2011 12:02

Re: Msg 10,

suntanman,

You'll benefit from buying at the chemist a special blister plaster ( Compeed or 2nd skin) as well as blister cream (or if you can find it a tincture form - even better), so combination of these will help the healing process and prevent the infection.

InspironDream


Joined: 10/08/2011
Posts: 56

Message Posted:
30/08/2011 22:01

Depends on what type of blister it is. Blisters heal themselves naturally and don't usually require medical assistance.

InspironDream


Joined: 10/08/2011
Posts: 56

Message Posted:
30/08/2011 22:03

p.s. if its a small blister cover with a plaster, if big, just dress it.