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What is good care for a small friction blister?

Keep the skin intact, bandage it and stop the rubbing.

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  1. Cut away the skin
  2. Soak it in very hot water
  3. Keep it intact and stop the rubbing ✔

Why: The skin over a blister helps block infection. Cover it to keep it clean and remove the friction that caused it.

Huh, didn't know that: A large, painful blister or one likely to pop may be drained, but most should not be drained.

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Answer: Keep it intact and stop the rubbing. The skin over a blister helps block infection. Cover it to keep it clean and remove the friction that caused it.

  1. MedlinePlus: Blisters medlineplus.gov/blisters.html
    The skin over the blister helps keep out infections.
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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