They are frequently caused by friction or by chemical or burn injuries, such as sunburns. Blisters can also be caused by skin conditions such as eczema, impetigo and dermatitis. Sometimes they occur when an area is scratched repeatedly. They appear as oval-shaped, raised areas of skin holding collections of fluid beneath the outer layer. They should not be punctured. Blisters can lead to blood poisoning if not properly treated.
Blisters diminish rapidly after gingerly applying T36-C5. Dab the oil on the blistered area, and then leave it alone until the next application. The blisters will heal over quickly without itching or burning.
If the blister is small and closed, leave it alone. It already has its own natural covering bandage. If it needs protection from further damage, fit some sort of loose bandage about it. If the blister is in a weight-bearing area (big toe, little toe or heel), consider some sort of donut-shaped mole-skin pad to help assure the blister will not break and become worse.
When blisters break, all sorts of potential problems occur. Avoid these It possIble. Protect the broken blister from further rubbing With a loose bandage, and avoid the activity that originally caused it. Triple Antibiotic Ointment may help, when used as directed. It is the strongest antibiotic ointment you can buy. It kills staph, strep and pseudomonas bacteria, which helps prevent infection in minor burns, cuts and scrapes.
For other types of blisters, see the section on Cold Sores.
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