Sunburn

Home Care Advice - Broken Blisters

Broken Blisters

  • For broken blisters, trim off the dead skin with a fine scissors (Reason: these hidden pockets can become a breeding ground for infection).
  • Apply antibiotic ointment (e.g., Bacitracin) to the raw skin under broken blisters. Reapply twice daily for 3 days.
  • Caution: leave intact blisters alone (Reason: the intact blister protects the skin and allows it to heal).

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