A blister is an area of your skin which is bumpy and has been filled with a watery fluid inside. There are different kinds of blisters and different ways of how you can treat them or get rid of them. Most of the blisters that you may have experienced will be formed on the feet or the hands. They are a result of rubbing and too much pressure being applied on one spot. Most blisters on the feet are a result of wearing shoes that do not fit well for long periods of time. How to get rid of blisters is difficult but not impossible.

Blisters can cause you much discomfort and may even spoil your day especially if involves a lot of moving around for example when shopping of hiking. They may be hard to prevent but you can definitely treat them when they come. Despite the different types of blisters, there are some general treatment methods that you can use so as to ensure that they go away without any harm or infections [1]. Most people search suitable methods of how to get rid of blisters.

How to Get Rid of Blisters

Some of the ways that you can treat the blisters and get rid of them are as follows:

Using Deodorant

This is one method of how to get rid of blisters. The more the friction and the moisture that is found around the blister area, the more the situation is going to worsen. Therefore if you keep your feet dry you have gone a step forward in preventing them from forming as well as helping the ones that already formed to heal quickly. Always ensure that you apply the gel mostly around your feet, the side and the top part before you put on that new pair of shoes you just bought [2]. It will go a long way in helping to prevent blisters from developing in the areas that they are most likely to form and in doing so, you will prevent new blisters from forming.

Green Tea

You can also use the healing effects of green tea to help you get rid of the blister. Green tea is very effective when it comes to healing blisters due to the anti-inflammatory properties that it has. All you have to do is soak the tea bags in boiling water and then add some baking powder, not too much, just a teaspoon. The baking powder will help provide antiseptic properties that you will need to heal. After your mixture has cooled, you can then soak your blister in it but if the blister cannot be soaked then you can use the gauze to apply to it. Mostly this kind of treatment is more efficient if the blister has already popped up [3]. In case it has not, you will need to soak it in warm water, as this will make the healing process faster by softening the blister and then draining the fluid that is inside.

Using Vitamin E Pills

Vitamin E has amazing repairing properties. Vitamin E is responsible for your skin cells being able to heal much faster while at the same time preventing any scarring when the blister pops up. Vitamin E can come in many forms like creams and vitamin E oils. If you have a vitamin E pill, you can open it up and apply the substance directly on the skin area that has been blistered.

Castor Oil

Applying castor oil is another way that you can help your blister heal much faster. It is one of the home remedies that is popularly used and works very well indeed. What you will need to do is just apply the castor oil on the area that has the blister during bed time. Castor oil helps your blister heal and eventually dry up. Cider vinegar can also be used with the castor oil [4]. It has antibacterial properties which you will actually need if your blister has popped up so as to prevent the area that has been blistered from becoming infected.

Avoid Covering It

How to get rid of blisters is not exposing it to moisture and covering a blister exposes it to moisture. Leaving a blister to breathe will improve the chances of it healing much faster. You should only have your blister uncovered when you are around a clean environment. On the other hand, if it is necessary that you cover it you can use Elastoplasts using the tent technique of covering it. It entails applying the Elastoplasts with the sticky ends being closer to each other and thus resulting in the middle area being slightly raised over your blister. This technique will help your blister to find a breathing space and as a result, will help it heal and prevent it from further friction or exposure to dirt that could infect it.

Pop It

You can do this especially if the blister is preventing you from following your daily routines such as walking. But in order for you to pop it you will need to have the most appropriate tools so that you do not cause any further harm or infect the area. Some of the supplies that you cannot afford to miss when doing this include rubbing alcohol or iodine, cotton pads, an antibiotic most preferably an ointment, bandages and a needle. Now you can go ahead and pop it and infection can be least of your worries. Afterwards, it is crucial that you use soap and water to clean the area.

Aloe Vera Gel

How to get rid of blisters can be easily resolved by the use of Aloe Vera Gel. Aside from helping your blister heel by preventing any infections from happening in the blister area, applying aloe Vera to the blister that has been bothering you will provide a cooling sensation. It will therefore help you to feel that burning sensation on your foot and alleviate any discomfort quickly.

References:

[1]	M. Builder, “BUSTLE,” 19 May 2015. [Online]. Available: https://www.bustle.com/articles/84150-9-ways-to-get-rid-of-blisters-and-keep-your-feet-and-toes-happy-during-peak. [Accessed 22 12 2016].
[2]	“NHS Choices,” [Online]. Available: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Blisters/Pages/Treatment.aspx. [Accessed 22 12 2016].
[3]	“WebMD,” [Online]. Available: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/blisters-home-treatment#1. [Accessed 22 12 2016].
[4]	“Naturally Daily,” [Online]. Available: https://naturallydaily.com/how-to-get-rid-of-blisters-fast/. [Accessed 22 12 2016].