Blisters can happen at any time. You can get these sores from scratching your nails, thorns, or rubbing pointed objects. Blisters are not deep wounds and will heal on their own. To treat it, stop the bleeding, clean the wound, apply the medicine, then cover it with a bandage.
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Method 1 of 3: Treating Blisters
Step 1. Press the wound to stop the bleeding
Sometimes, the chafed skin will dry on its own, but there are also those that continue to bleed. To stop it, place a clean tissue, cotton ball, clean cloth, or gauze on the blisters. Press to stop the bleeding.
Step 2. Wash your hands before touching the wound
Even if the blister is not a deep cut, you should never touch it with dirty hands. Any cut, even a blister, can lead to infection if you get bacteria on your hands. Always wash your hands with soap and warm water before touching them.
Step 3. Clean the wound
Wash the chafed skin under running water. This will help remove dirt, bacteria, and dust from the wound. You can also wash it with soap.
Do not use hydrogen peroxide or iodine to wash chafed skin. These substances can irritate the skin
Step 4. Decide if you need to contact a doctor
Most blisters and scrapes can be treated at home. However, you may need medical help. If the bleeding doesn't stop or is seeping from the bandage, you should call your doctor.
- If the wound becomes infected, you should see a doctor. Seek help immediately if the pain gets worse, swelling appears, and a red rash develops around the wound. Watch for pus that appears from the wound. Infection can also cause fever.
- If the wound is deep, through the skin, or has dirt, you may need a tetanus shot. If you haven't had a tetanus shot in the past five years, see your doctor right away.
Method 2 of 3: Treating Blisters
Step 1. Apply the medicine
After cleaning the wound and the bleeding has stopped, apply an antibiotic medication, such as Bacitracin or Neosporin, or an ointment such as Vaseline, to the blisters. This will help keep the wound moist so it heals faster. Apply the medicine thinly with a clean finger or a cotton swab.
Ointments can also reduce the risk of scarring. If your wound is itchy, using an ointment can help relieve it
Step 2. Apply a bandage on the injured area
If the wound is deep or large, you will need to apply a bandage. This will keep the injured skin clean and protect it from bacterial attack. For minor abrasions, there is no need to bandage.
You can use a bandage or gauze to cover the wound
Step 3. Clean the wound daily
Remove the bandage to wash the wound with soap and cold water once a day. Apply a new bandage afterwards. You should also replace it if it gets dirty or wet. Once the wound has dried and bacteria can't get in, you can remove the bandage.
If a new layer of skin appears on the wound or a scab appears, don't bandage the wound because it can invite bacteria
Step 4. Determine if you need a tetanus shot
If you are injured by a rusty object, such as a worn nail, you are at risk for tetanus. If you are worried, see a doctor. If you've had a tetanus shot, pay close attention to the wound to make sure you're okay. If in the last five years you have not had a tetanus shot, contact the nearest doctor to ask for it.
Method 3 of 3: Heal Skin Blisters Naturally
Step 1. Use honey
Honey has antibacterial and antiseptic properties. Honey can heal wounds and prevent infection. Use a clean finger, a wooden spreader, or a cotton swab to apply honey to the blisters.
Honey will also keep the wound moist so the skin heals quickly
Step 2. Use a chamomile compress
Chamonil efficacious heal wounds. This plant is antibiotic and antiseptic. Make a compress by wetting a clean cloth with tea water, then place it on the injured area. You can also place a bag of chamomile tea directly on the injured skin area.
Step 3. Use aloe vera
Aloe vera (aloevera) is efficacious in treating burns, cuts, and scrapes. You can apply an ointment containing aloe vera extract, but if you want a natural remedy, cut a piece of aloe vera. Rub the inside of the plant against the blisters.
Step 4. Apply essential oil
You can use essential oils to treat blisters. Just mix a few drops of an essential oil of your choice with a natural oil, such as olive or almond oil.
- Lavender contains antiseptic properties and can help clean wounds.
- Eucalyptus oil has antimicrobial effects.
- Clove and rosemary oil also have antibacterial effects.
- You can also use chamomile extract oil.
Step 5. Make a compress from tea tree oil
Tea tree oil is an essential oil with antimicrobial and healing properties. To heal chafed skin, put two drops of the oil in a glass of warm water. Dip a cotton swab in the solution, then apply it to the wound.
