by Sharon Brook

Created on: July 23, 2009   Last Updated: July 25, 2009

Blisters are perhaps one of the most common things that we come across regularly . They are akin to cold or fever in their occurrences and mainly depend on the kind of lifestyle one pursues .Those blisters which get swollen and filled with fluids are the most widespread ones, and they can crop up in any place of the body but primarily in the limbs, which are more prone to friction.

Fever, blood and friction blisters are the most commonly occurring blister. Chin, cheeks as well as nostrils are some of the places where fever blisters become evident. They are formed near the mouth and appear lesser in size compared to canker sores . Friction blisters as the name suggests, are primarily caused pursuant to exposure to friction. Activities like doing chores with bare hands or donning a new pair of shoes or chemical injury, frostbite is some of the reasons that might lead to its development. Blood blisters are caused chiefly by a crushing injury or a thumping blow. Such injuries generally increase the flow of blood amid the skin layers thereby forming blisters.

Self Prevention Measures:

The most important thing one must do if the blister is subsequently going to burn, is to immerse the affected area in ice cold water. One should rinse it thoroughly with ice cold water, which will act as a perfect deterrent.

In case of avoiding blisters that develop on your feet Well sometimes if you are putting on a new pair of shoes and walking for long stretches, blisters are bound to develop. One thing that will prevent it to some extent is applying Vaseline as well as petroleum jelly, which minimizes friction.

One can also wear silk inside one's socks as a cushion or sprinkle baby powder on the feet as preventive measures.

Remedies at Home:

A towel soaked in ice cold water and salt when pressed on the injured part can do wonders.

To improve the tolerance level of the skin one should daily apply tannic acid twice to arms and feet, which will nourish the skin making it healthier and stronger.

Inflammation of blisters are aggravated by sweating. To mitigate that, immerse your feet in a combination of Epsom salt and water that is slightly warm at the end of the day for a duration of five minutes. Then do not forget to soak your feet dry to reap the maximum benefits.

Lisetrine, a powerful antiseptic can also be used to prevent infection spreading from your wounds . The normal procedure is to apply few drops of it daily to your broken blisters.

We all know blisters can cause agonizing pain. To mitigate the excruciating pain, vera gel or juice, vitamin E oil or zinc ointment are more than adequate medicaments, not to mention garlic oil, which can also be used effectively to disinfect wounds.

Witch hazel can also be a useful balm given it is applied at least on four separate occasions daily. Its main ingredient is astringent tannins, which help in alleviating pain and drying blisters.

Warning: It is advised to whosoever reading this article, to observe all precautionary measures at his or her disposal, while following the instructions pertaining to home remedies. The reader is advised to avoid substances to which he or she is allergic. The writer will not be held culpable in the event of an untoward incident. The responsibility lies solely with the reader.

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