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Burn blister treatment
 Poster: A snowHead
Poster: A snowHead

I burnt my thumb a week ago (grabbing a very hot plate). I followed std advice by putting thumb in cold water. A blister formed 1.5cm x 1.5cm. I know that blisters are the body's way for the affected area to self-heal underneath so I left the blister alone and clean by washing regularly with mild soap. No bandage or creams. Well it's now almost a week and I still have the blister - about the same size and no change in appearance. Normally minor scrapes heal quickly with me. I am not sure what to do now? One week seems long enough....can I pierce the blister? Should I see a doctor? Thanks.
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

Our local burns unit removes blisters at presentation. I would do the same, either just rub it off or carefully remove the skin with sterilised sharp scissors /knife. Don't nick the fresh skin underneath as will be very sensitive. If under the blister isn't pink new skin then you need to see someone. If the new skin is not dry then will need to redress - see pharmacist.
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 Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?

@snowman, it will fall off once the skin dies and the new skin forms underneath. If it isn't red and sore leave it alone. If there's pus coming out of it go and see someone.
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Forgot to mention the main reason for my impatience....love to swim twice a week which I did not do last week b/c I was afraid the water exposure/pressure would puncture the blister and this then might lead to an infection of the open wound (public pool hygiene!?). I guess if I want to swim any time soon I need to check whether the skin inside the blister has healed adequately.
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 Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.

Chlorine would probably help clean the wound and help with the healing process...
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