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You get a blister on your heel that isn't very painful. Should you pop it?

No, keep it from breaking open and cover it.

  1. Yes, pop it and peel the skin off
  2. No, keep it intact and cover it ✔
  3. Yes, pop it so it heals faster

Why: The skin over a blister keeps germs out. If it's not too painful, leave it alone and cover it with a bandage or moleskin. If you drain a painful one, leave the top skin in place.

Huh, didn't know that: Mayo Clinic calls moleskin a durable fabric that helps protect blisters in high-friction areas.

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Why did the blister go to the doctor? It was feeling a little rubbed the wrong way.
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Sources

  1. Blisters: First aid (Mayo Clinic) https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-blisters/basics/art-20056691

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