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I burned my thigh with boiling water. It has grew a very large blister filled with clear liquid. I've been told not to bust it but its making it painful to walk and its heavy so when I stand I feel the weight of the blister shift downwards. What should I do?
Don't burst the blister. Though they might be unsightly and bothersome, blisters provide a natural barrier to infection. It is best to consult a doctor if the blister is formed and it should be drained only under supervison of a doctor and also antibiotics may need to be taken for few days if there are chances of developing infection.
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How To Treat Blisters Caused By Boiling Water?
Hi, Than ks for writing in. Don t burst the blister. Though they might be unsightly and bothersome, blisters provide a natural barrier to infection. It is best to consult a doctor if the blister is formed and it should be drained only under supervison of a doctor and also antibiotics may need to be taken for few days if there are chances of developing infection.