How to heal blisters quickly?

Should I pop a newly broken blister that hurts so much? Will putting a Band-Aid directly on it aggravate the infection? When treating it at home, many people cause the wound to scab over and over again, or even leave scars due to improper treatment. In fact, as long as you master the scientific care steps, the healing speed of blisters can be increased by more than 50%.

What should I do if I get blisters?

Immediately rinse the wound with running water and avoid touching the damaged area with your hands. If you have normal saline at home, you can pour sterile gauze into the wound and gently apply it for 3 minutes to soften the exudate and reduce bacterial residue. If the blister is located in a friction-prone area, such as the heel, you need to use scissors to trim the surrounding dead skin flush with the skin to prevent secondary tearing during activities.

Should I pop the blister?

For blisters with a diameter of more than 5 mm, it is recommended to use a sterile needle for drainage: after disinfecting the needle tip with an alcohol cotton pad, insert it parallel to the edge of the blister and gently squeeze out the liquid. However, if the blister has ruptured naturally, do not forcibly tear off the surface skin, as this "natural dressing" can effectively prevent the invasion of external bacteria. Immediately after treatment, apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment (such as mupirocin) to form a physical protective layer.

How to choose a dressing after cleaning?

Traditional gauze tends to stick to wounds and may tear new tissue when changing the dressing. It is recommended to use a hydrocolloid heel patch: this type of dressing contains sodium carboxymethylcellulose, which can absorb exudate to form a gel and maintain a constant temperature of 37℃ for healing. When using, first measure the size of the wound, cut the heel patch to 1-2 cm beyond the wound surface, and press the edge to ensure a tight fit. Its waterproof properties even support short showers.

How can we avoid infection in our daily activities?

When wearing shoes, add a silicone pad to the outer layer of the heel pad to disperse the pressure on the sole of the foot. If you need to walk for a long time, check the dressing every 2 hours to see if it is curled. If the exudate exceeds 2/3 of the dressing area, it needs to be replaced immediately. At night, you can use a more breathable foam dressing and fix it with loose cotton socks. Avoid using alcohol wipes to wipe the skin around the wound, as alcohol will accelerate skin drying and increase the friction coefficient.

How to determine the frequency of dressing changes?

In the early stage, change the dressing every 24 hours and observe the color change of the wound: healthy granulation tissue is pink. If yellow-green pus or odor appears, it is necessary to disinfect the wound with a wound cleaning agent containing chlorhexidine. In the middle stage of healing (about 3-5 days later), the dressing can be extended to 48 hours. At this time, the hydrocolloid heel patch will gradually turn white and swell, which is a normal phenomenon of absorbing exudate.

How to prevent scarring after healing?

When the new skin is light pink and has no exudate, use silicone gel patches instead. This type of product inhibits excessive collagen proliferation through static electricity, and continuous use for 8 weeks can reduce the risk of scar hyperplasia by 70%. Avoid direct ultraviolet rays from the wound daily, and wear strong socks when going out to reduce the possibility of pigmentation.

From scientific debridement to smart dressing selection, the speed of healing depends not only on the product but also on the fine control of the wound microenvironment. Next time you encounter blisters, do you know what to do? For more information on Innomed®Hydrocolloid Blister Plaster, refer to the Previous Articles. If you have customized needs, you are welcome to contact us; You Wholeheartedly. At longterm medical, we transform this data by Innovating and Developing Products that Make Life easier for those who need loving care.

Editor: kiki Jia