Should I burst the heel blisters

Generally, when you wear new shoes, since many new shoes are relatively hard and not very suitable, you will usually get many blisters on the heels when you wear new shoes for the first time. Blisters on the heels can make the heels look scary and people often want to pop them. Because the blisters will heal faster after they are pricked, but will infection occur after the blisters on the heels are pricked?

1. Do not break the epidermis of the blister. Not only will the pain get worse, but it will also make it more susceptible to infection. Treatment method: Cut a hole in the center of the Band-Aid that is the same size and shape as the blister, and put it on the blister to level the surrounding areas of the blister. Then put another layer of Band-Aid on the blister and the Band-Aid with the cut hole. This will prevent the blister from being affected by friction.

2. If the pain from larger blisters is unbearable, drain the fluid accumulated in the affected area to relieve the pressure caused by the blisters. The standard approach is: first clean the affected area with disinfectant alcohol, then use a sterilized steel needle to pierce a small hole at the edge of the blister, and gently squeeze out the liquid in the blister. Then apply disinfectant lotion or ointment. Finally, cover the wound with tape or dressing. It should be noted that you should never cut off the blister skin.

3. If the blister has broken and formed an open wound, it needs to be disinfected, bandaged, and covered with a clean soft cloth.

4. Over time, the liquid in the blisters will be slowly absorbed by the skin. Most blisters will be completely absorbed within 1 to 2 weeks. After new skin grows, the old skin will fall off automatically. It usually heals on its own without any special care.

In addition, before using a Band-Aid, you should carefully check whether there is any dirt left in the wound. If there is any unclean substance, clean the wound with saline, wipe it dry, apply iodine glycerin, and then put on a Band-Aid. People with sensitive skin should not use Band-Aids for a long time. If you experience skin itching, flushing, erythema, etc., it is best to go to the hospital for medical examination. The department you should go to is the dermatology department.