Blisters are small boils which can appear on every part of your body. Blister is most common on your hands and feet but also there are many cases in which they have appeared on your face. Their substance is fluid which is not the same with water because in many cases this content is mistaken with the water. When you have physical activity and you have blisters, then you constant friction in this period. Also when you have blister you can feel stress and sweating. There are many home remedies and natural cures which can be used as natural treatment for blister. In the most cases they are used for blisters on your hands or on your feet. But there is no difference between hand blister and feet blister. Here are some home remedies and natural cures which you can use for your condition:
Home remedies and natural cures for blisters
Vitamin E: This is one of the best home remedies for treating the skin. When people are using Vitamin E as their natural treatment, then their skin is healing quickly and it is prevented from scarring [1]. If you have blisters, then you can use Vitamin E cream or Vitamin E oil. Also there is other option which you can use for treating your blister. You should pop open a Vitamin E pill and apply the liquid from the pill on the area in which you have blisters.
Apple cider vinegar: If you are using apple cider vinegar as your home remedy for blisters, then you should know that when you have applied the apple cider vinegar on your skin it can sting. But this is one of the most used natural remedies for treating blisters because apple cider vinegar has some properties such as antibacterial properties which are helping a lot in the healing process. These properties are protecting the blister to become infected. If you are using apple cider vinegar and you are feeling too much pain when you are applying it, then you should wash the area with hydrogen peroxide and then cover the area with an anti-bacterial ointment.
Green tea: This is one of the most used home remedies for treating blisters because this remedy is possessing anti-inflammatory properties which can help in the healing process of the blisters [2]. Make a home remedy from green tea. In boiling water you should brew 3 tea bags. Then, you should add one teaspoon of baking soda because this remedy has anti-septic properties which are also helping in the healing process of the blister. You should allow the brew to cool. After the brew is cold, you should soak your blister in it. If your blisters are in area in which is difficult to be soaked, then you should apply this remedy on gauze and then put it on the blistered area. If your blister is not popped, then you can speed up the healing process of your blisters when you soak them in warm water. When you are soaking the blister in warm water, then you are helping them to soften and also to drain the fluid inside.
Castor oil: This is one of the most popular home remedies which are used for treating blisters. Before you go to the bed you should apply this oil on the blistered area. You should let this remedy to stay all night on your blisters because this remedy will dry them and also it will heal them. If you want to further aid healing, then you can apply a mix from apple cider vinegar and castor oil. Also this remedy is one of the best home remedies for foot blisters. When you are using this remedy, then you the affected area is moisturized. If you having itchiness in your situation, then this remedy will help you to reduce the itchiness. Also the castor oil is very effective natural remedy which is helping for the healing process. [3]
Witch hazel: This home remedy has astringent tannins which is helping to dry your blisters. Also it is helping to keep clean the dried area and also it is helping with healing process. When you are applying witch hazel on your skin, you should use clean cotton in every application. [4]
Natural treatments for blisters
Aloe Vera gel: This remedy has anti-inflammatory properties which are helping to reduce the swelling and redness which are reason for pain. Also there are many studies for the traditional medicine and Aloe Vera gel. It has been proven that this gel is excellent home remedy for second degree burns and third degree burns which is making it perfect natural remedy for treating the blisters. [5]
Let it breathe: There are many famous doctors who have proven that when your blister is uncovered and it is in a clean environment, then the healing process of this condition is speeded up. If you are using bandages when you have blisters, then you should remove them in your home because your blister should breathe. With the breathing this situation will be improved. Also you should apply a thin layer of anti-bacterial ointment because in this way you will protect yourself from infections.
Epsom salt: This is one of the best ways to treat your foot blisters. It is easy and also it is safe natural treatment for it. When you have un-popped blister and you are using Epsom salt as your natural treatment, then you this remedy is encouraging blisters to drain. Epsom salt has high amounts of magnesium. This element will help people to reduce the pain, inflammation and swelling. Also if you are using Epsom salt as your natural remedy for the blisters, then you are preventing yourself from further infections. In a foot tub filled with warm water you should add one to two tablespoons of Epsom salt and then stir this mix thoroughly. You should soak your feet in this mix for fifteen minutes. Then, you should remove your feet from the water. Dry them. After you have dried them, you should apply Vitamin E oil or a coating of petroleum jelly. If you have decided to use this treatment, then you should do it once per day in a period of few days. What is important to know about this treatment is that when your blisters are pop, then this remedy is stinging so you should stop use this remedy.
Tea tree oil: If you have blisters on your foot, then this is one of the best natural remedies for treating this condition. This oil has astringent properties and antibacterial properties which are helping a lot in this situation. Also when you are using this natural remedy, you are reducing the risk from any kind of infection. In a three parts of plain water or in vegetable oil you should dilute one part of tea tree oil. With a clean cotton ball you should apply this remedy on your blistered areas. You should leave this cotton on your affected areas for 10 minutes. After this period has passed, you should rinse it with cold water. You should repeat this method two to three times per day in a period of few days. Also there is other option which you can use if you have foot blisters. This remedy is ointment made with tea tree oil. [6]
Warm water: If you have blisters on your feet, then you should soak your feet in lukewarm water. You should soak your feet for 15 minutes once per day. When you are using this method, then you are making your upper layer to become soft. Also you are removing the fluid which is inside the blister. Also this natural remedy is helping you to cure faster.
Vaseline or gel: If you are suffering from blisters and you want to speed the healing process, then you should use Vaseline or other petroleum gel. Before you are going to bed, you should apply gel or Vaseline on your blisters. When you awake in the morning, then you will notice better results.
Salt water: If you have blisters, then you can use salt water as your natural remedy. If you have burn blisters, then this is one of the best home remedies for your situation. In ice cold water you should add salt. With clean cotton you should apply this remedy on the blistered areas. This natural remedy will help you to compress the blister and also it will heal it.
Pads: When you are padding your blister, then this will also help you to improve the situation. When you are using this remedy, then you should leave the blistered areas exposed and the surrounding pats should be padded in a donut shape. This is very effective natural remedy which will prevent the bacteria to infect your blisters when the blister is broken. If you have blisters on your feet’ bottom then this is one of the best natural remedies for your condition.
Antibiotic ointment: If you apply antibiotic ointment on your blisters, then will help you a lot in the healing process. Also you can mix antibiotic ointment with lukewarm water. After you have mixed those components, you should soak your feet in this water for 15-20 minutes. This is very effective natural remedy for blisters.
References:
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