Talk:Blister

Copied/Source
Looks like a lot of the content here is copied from (or they've copied) the NHS direct website. Might be worth using for sources or removing content if the article is in breach of a copyright

http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=52&sectionId=1 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 194.128.253.254 (talk) 15:15, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

My feet hurt
I now have monster blisters on both my feet. (I walked home from school barefoot on hot pavement to 'get my feet in shape' for Summer.) Should I take pictures and put 'em up? Would it be too gross? Please respond before it goes away! --Colonel panic 19:51, Jun 10, 2005 (UTC)


 * Well, one good blister which has not yet been lanced would be a good and non-gross idea. JFW | T@lk  11:38, 12 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * Done. This is my first image upload, please let me know if anything should be changed. Novakreo 17:44, 18 August 2005 (UTC)

Contradiction?
"If the blister is broken, the excess skin should not be removed[1] (unless it is dirty or torn). Removing the excess skin often makes the wound heal any infection quickly - if immediately disinfected."

Is this not a contradiction? The first sentence says not to remove the skin, the second one explains why its good to remove the skin. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.92.57.25 (talk) 18:34, 12 March 2008 (UTC)

Repeated reapperance of blister at the same point
I have developed a blister at the same point on my body for a couple of occassions. None of them involved a burn or even friction, so the current explaination does not answer my curiousity. Does anyone have any idea why I blister would occur repeatedly on the back?(Slightly below the neck). There really isn't any friction there


 * Maybe you have systemic poison ivy? though you'd need more symptoms to reach that conclusion. Narcissus 17:19, 15 September 2006 (UTC)

Time?
How long do blisters typically last for?

Usually about a week or so at most, unless agitated by something, IE hiking, running, et cetera. At least in my experience. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.218.29.57 (talk) 00:01, 18 October 2007 (UTC)

Misc
It is possible to pop a blister with a needle but the needle needs be cleaned. It can be cleaned with alcohol or under a flame, it is important that it is clean to avoid infection. But its not good idea to pop blister, because then you can get infection. The blister protects the wound and is there to prevent dirt and bacteria from entering. Its good wash with soap and water. I am not expert, but it is like this, sorry if im wrong

How does a blister heal?
This article states that a blister is filled with Lymph, but does not mention blisters' attempt to heal chemical infections, issues about causality, nor how any of this is done. What is the mechanism of the blister's supposed healing powers? Narcissus 17:19, 15 September 2006 (UTC)

Bulla?
Who uses this word ? Never heard of it

-Physicians do. Just like they say contusion instead of bruise etc.

Encyclopediaic content
As it is, this article reads more like a WebMD-type of entry than it does an encyclopedia article. Where's the biology/medical approach to this? I find it odd that articles like Sulfur mustard and (to a lesser extent) Vesicant are so well fleshed-out while the article on what they're ultimately about is not. RobertM525 08:38, 5 November 2006 (UTC)
 * I agree. Rather than remove some of the content in this article, however, I think it would be best to try and expand this article from a medical perspective.67.162.10.185 23:05, 23 December 2006 (UTC)
 * This article is almost a word-for-word copy of http://sportsmedicine.about.com/cs/foot_facts/a/aa031400a.htm. I have cited this article under the Treatment section; that's the best I can do right now, since I'm at work. 63.172.193.57 16:31, 11 June 2007 (UTC)

transudate vs exudate
should be added to the article.

The "Ouch" Factor and Treatment
I added the fact that if someone is foolish enough to pop a blister, it will hurt like...well just trust me it hurts. I also added that looser bandages are usually better than tight bandages against the blister. This article needs more about how to treat and what not to use on a blister. Some of the information about burn blisters could be incorporated. --Problematik 01:37, 11 July 2007 (UTC)


 * @ Problematik: I really don't think this article needs information on 'how to treat blisters' - it already reads like a health advice page, not an encyclopedia article. 87.192.246.247 (talk) 14:45, 1 January 2010 (UTC)

-Obviously not a fact since I just popped my blister and not only did it not hurt, I didn't even feel it.

-Correction, *new* blisters hurt when popped. Or maybe you're tough :). I think it also depends on how you pop it etc etc, but I really don't feel like getting into a long chat about the art of blister-popping, so I think a fair compromise is it MAY hurt severely when popping a blister.--Problematik 22:50, 15 July 2007 (UTC)

The liquid inside
What is the liquid inside a friction blister composed of?-=Worloq=- 07:08, 7 November 2007 (UTC)


 * Mostly blood plasma, with the occasional blood cell, I believe. Perhaps there's something under exudate.  WhatamIdoing (talk) 14:53, 1 May 2008 (UTC)


 * Ah, yes, I see it there in exudate. "Clear blister fluid is an example of an exudate that contains water (and solutes) together with some plasma proteins, but not many blood cells." I'm not surprised I don't recall the term from biology. How often do you point at a cut and say, "Hey, you've got some exudate leaking there." Thanks. -=Worloq=- (talk) 03:18, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

Sportspeople: beyond "surviving" a blister
The blister section seems to focus on how to survive a blister. It assumes that the person with a blister will do whatever necessary to maximise the chances of not getting an infection. Given the 21st century's low mortality rate for blisters, this seems a disproportionate way to look at blisters.

Sportspeople are common sufferers of blisters. When a jogger gets a blister on their foot, they often don't want to stop jogging for 10 days and will instead burst the blister (and possibly disinfect it). This is more "living with a blister" or "coping with a blister" than the current angle of "surviving a blister".

Could someone add info on what sportspeople do to make a hand/foot usable again in the shortest or most reliable way? I don't have info on this, but maybe another reader will. Thanks. --Gronky (talk) 08:28, 18 February 2008 (UTC)

In my opinion, using a disinfected needle (dipped in alcohol for example) to puncture the blister enables the liquid to drain without loosing the skin. The tiny hole created will re-close easily, so the new skin is protected by the old skin. Removing the liquid makes the blister less bulging, and reduces the chance of it bursting by accident, as there is less pressure inside. Once the blister is deflated, a bandage gives some protection. As with all wounds, regular disinfecting is the key. I don't have any references on this, so someone else could find some and add it to the article. Another approach, mostly used in treks where hygiene is harder to maintain, is just to bandage it, and wait to come back to civilisation to treat it. The most important rule is to remember that the skin above the blister is the best protection against infection and for the new skin underneath, so it's important not to break it/tear it. Anybody know why blisters appears in 2nd degree burns? There doesn't seem to be any cause of friction, and the articles does not mention anything about blisters from burns.


 * For those who get repeat blisters (myself a guitar player), it would be beneficial to clarify what method is best for toughening the skin to prevent future blisters... to lance or to leave? I don't actually know the answer myself; google results seem to be awful conflicting, but a better googler than I might be able to find something reliable. AlhazredUB (talk) 11:32, 17 February 2009 (UTC)

Blister on my balls?
some one should fix it its in the little box under the picture —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.61.117.150 (talk) 20:51, 11 October 2008 (UTC)

fixed —Preceding unsigned comment added by 209.226.247.112 (talk) 12:15, 12 October 2008 (UTC)

Spitting in hands.
Does spitting in the hands before using an axe or shovel etc. prevent blisters? See also the spitting discussion page. 195.35.160.133 (talk) 11:12, 4 December 2009 (UTC) Martin.

try lotion — Preceding unsigned comment added by 96.254.42.168 (talk) 03:52, 24 December 2012 (UTC)

Mechanisms and Treatment
added" Friction blisters are caused by excess shear stress between the surface of the skin and the body. The strata of skin around the Stratum lucidum is most susceptible to shear. As the Stratum lucidum tears away from the connecting tissues below, plasma from the cells diffuses out. This plasma solution helps new cells divide and grow into new connective tissues and epidermal layers.

The plasma solution will promote growth of new cells and expedite proper healing and should not be drained. The clear fluid will be reabsorbed as new cells develop and the swollen appearance will subside.

The time for blisters to heal depends on the location and the size of the area damaged.

Protecting the blister from abrasion or additional shearing will help keep the blister in tact.

Painful blisters located on hands and feet (plantar surface) is due to tissue shearing deeper in the epidermis, near nerve endings. These especially should be be kept intact if possible. Lower tissues are more susceptible to infection. "

to treatment section. This really needs to be worked into the explanation of what a blister is. Check www.pubmed.gov for papers on blister treatment for more info. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.17.184.148 (talk) 18:37, 6 July 2010 (UTC)

Contradictions with "Burn" page
From Blister: "First and second degree burns may result in blistered skin; however, it is characteristic of second degree burns to blister immediately, whereas first degree burns can have blisters after a couple of days.".

However Burn lists a clinical finding of first degree burns to be a lack of blisters, and states "Second-degree burns manifest as erythema with superficial blistering of the skin".

Which is correct?

— Will Boyce (talk) 13:15, 6 August 2010 (UTC)

piercing
in the section "treatment" someone wrote that you should not pierce(destroy) the blister. but in the german wiki they wrote that you should do this so the blister can heal faster. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.159.243.69 (talk) 16:56, 9 May 2011 (UTC)

Mechanism of Formation
An important topic which is not discussed in the article is the mechanism by which blisters are forming. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Keyman86 (talk • contribs) 18:26, 13 May 2017 (UTC)

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Blisters from time?
"A blister is a small pocket of body fluid (lymph, serum, plasma, blood, or pus) within the upper layers of the skin, typically caused by forceful rubbing (friction), burning, freezing, chemical exposure or infection or even excessive amount of time"

What is that even supposed to mean? An excess of time can cause a blister? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 201.167.5.2 (talk) 22:16, 18 September 2018 (UTC)

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 * Second degree burn after 2 days.JPG

There should be a section on treatment.
Apokrif (talk) 12:21, 22 January 2024 (UTC)