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- “My fingers are swollen,” the life cycle of a blister:
- Formation: The skin is irritated, creating a pocket of fluid between the upper layers of the skin, known as a blister.
- Maturation: The blister becomes filled with fluid and the skin surrounding it hardens to protect the area.
- Drainage: If the blister pops, the fluid drains and the skin may begin to heal.
- Healing: The skin surrounding the blister will eventually dry out and peel away, revealing new skin underneath.
- Resolution: The blister will eventually disappear and the affected area will fully heal.
- There is a big temptation to pop the blister, but it is better to leave it and wait for 7 to 10 days, since there is a risk of infection in popping.
