Pop a blister

[Jocques Straap]

So I have this blister from running, on the ball of my left foot. It's not a blood blister, it's clear. It's about 1/2 inch by 1/4 inch.

I really want to pop it, and drain it. But I know in a couple days the skin will die and fall off, then I will be left with a painful foot for a couple days while the new skin matures.

But if I leave it alone, it's going to bother me, until it pops on it's own and then I'm back at square one. Just a few days later.

Is it even possible for this thing to go away without popping? I can't recall ever having a blister that didn't eventually pop.

Should I leave it alone, or should I pop it?

I've heard to soak it in pickle juice, supposedly this will dry the blister out. I've tried this with blisters on my hands several times, and it doesn't work.

 

[nefertiti]

There are some really good blister band aids on the market...I used these when I had a really bad burn blister:

Buy Band-Aid Advanced Healing Blister, Cushions Online at drugstore.com

The blister will probably pop underneath the bandage but you won't notice a thing and the skin will stay protected. the bandage, when sealed to the skin, will be kind of a second layer of skin.

 

[stosstruppe]

Zinc Oxide tape.

 

[jnevin]

chew it off

 

[Jocques Straap]

So how good will that band-aid stick? Will I have to use a new bandage everyday? Should I pop it first anyways?

 

[chewyxrage]

That's a herpe bro

 

[Jocques Straap]

herpe? on my foot?

I don't think I have the flexibility to chew it off.

 

[Cutiebaby]

chew it off

Nice call, I was gonna post the exact same thing.

 

[string_bean00]

stab it with a syringe

 

[nimbus]

stop being a sissy and pop it