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Topic: Blister etiquette

Depressionmanâ„¢ !!fNJHcIUn0 started this discussion 15 years ago #2,449

I have a truly giant blister on my foot. Is it better, healthier, to let it be, or to pop it and use antibiotic ointment and bandages?

Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 11 minutes later[^] [v] #45,419

Puncture it, drain it, clean it off, and wrap a bandage around it. Then get on with your life.

It's generally easier to do this in the morning or before you go out.

Falco !PZmcClOUDk joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 23 minutes later, 35 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #45,423

cut off both of your legs

Anonymous B replied with this 15 years ago, 24 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #45,431

(Citing a deleted or non-existent reply.)
That is an option.

@OP
Alternately, you can melt it off with nitric acid and a blow torch. Scrape any burnt flaps of skin off with rusty iron, as rust will help disinfect the wound.
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