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

 

[Jocques Straap]

Oh I have no problems popping it. I have popped every other blister I have had, and it usually ends up bad. This one, I'm going to try and not pop.

 

[digimon7068]

poke a hole in it. . .drain it. . .stick the tip of a superglue dispenser in the hole. . .apply a little superglue under the loose skin. . .work it around good. . .enjoy the gawd-awful burn. . .embrace the pain. . .don't get your finger stuck to your foot. . .let it dry. . .viola. . .go running again. . .no. . .i'm not kidding. . .

 

[Jocques Straap]

I use Newskin (same as superglue), on blisters on my hands, but I've never tried to inject it in. I usually just rip the top skin off, and then apply the newskin.

I'm going to go look for a bottle of glue or newskin and may give digi's idea a shot.

Thanks

 

[digimon7068]

I use Newskin (same as superglue), on blisters on my hands, but I've never tried to inject it in. I usually just rip the top skin off, and then apply the newskin.

I'm going to go look for a bottle of glue or newskin and may give digi's idea a shot.

Thanks

navy seal SOP. . .they always have blisters from running around soaking wet. . .if you leave the skin on, it kinda turns into a callus of sorts and helps protect the (formerly) soft stuff underneath. . .burns a little, though when you first apply it

 

[nefertiti]

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

It sticks and stays there for a few days. it seals really well and is genuinely waterproof. Trust me on this one....

 

[chris302001]

i heard you should burn them off with a lighter

 

[UA_Iron]

poke a hole in it. . .drain it. . .stick the tip of a superglue dispenser in the hole. . .apply a little superglue under the loose skin. . .work it around good. . .enjoy the gawd-awful burn. . .embrace the pain. . .don't get your finger stuck to your foot. . .let it dry. . .viola. . .go running again. . .no. . .i'm not kidding. . .

motherfucker, i was gonna say the exact same thing.

 

[puddlemonkey]

i heard you should burn them off with a lighter

I heard you should cut it off with a razor

 

[pdaddyII]

chew it off

+1

Quit being such a fucking pussy

 

[chris302001]

I heard you should cut it off with a razor

lololol just the blister, not the whole side of your foot

 

[needtogetarmy]

i heard you should burn them off with a lighter

That is what I have always done. It hurts for just a second but after that it is so much better!