How To Treat Blisters In Children? – Being Parents

Often, lesions appear on children’s skin in the form of blisters which are usually painful and itchy. Fortunately, in most cases, there is no reason to be alarmed. By following a simple plan of action for treating blisters in children, it is possible to properly address this problem.

What is a blister and why does it occur?

A blister is a water bubble that bursts on the skin due to friction, allergies or burns. In general, bulbs are not dangerous. They are often small and contain a clear, transparent liquid. This lesion manifests itself in the upper layer of the skin and heals on its own, provided it is not affected.

Sometimes these blisters appear when the skin is rubbed until it is damaged. For example, when a child’s shoe is too tight.

They can also occur if the child suffers from a severe burn  from a very hot liquid, a chemical or exposure to the sun for several hours. Other causes are frostbite, eczema, allergic reactions as well as viral infections such as chickenpox.

How to treat blisters in children?

First of all,  the blister must be avoided at all costs. This is why we must act quickly and effectively.

We find all kinds of conflicting comments on techniques for treating blisters. Some people claim that the best is to squeeze the liquid out in order to soothe the surface and prevent further complications. Others argue just the opposite.

To cure blisters in children,  we can extract the excess skin with blunt-tipped scissors disinfected with alcohol. It will not be painful for the child. The lesion should then be washed thoroughly with physiological saline which will cleanse deeply and help the skin to regenerate properly.

On the other hand, if you do not want to remove the skin from the ampoule, you can also disinfect the surface with physiological saline. In both cases,  it is advisable to cover the ampoule with gauze or adhesive tape to avoid chafing.

In case of infection, easy to see through red veins that move towards the affected area, it is best to apply an antibiotic cream. If the lesion does not show improvement within two days, it is best to see a doctor.

Finally, to finish treating children’s blisters,  it is important that parents pay attention to their development. Normally, they heal on their own within a few days. The skin breaks, dries and falls off to make room for new skin.

Home remedies to cure blisters

The advice of grandmothers is often the most adequate and effective for treating blisters in children. With these easy recipes, you will have endless possibilities for relieving those annoying little blisters.

Salted water

Just pour a little lukewarm water with salt on the affected area. This helps to clean the lesion and protect it from possible infections. In addition, salt water stimulates circulation and speeds up the skin renewal process .

Garlic

This wild leek has been used medicinally for many centuries because it has antibacterial properties and is an effective cell activator. To apply it to an ampoule, simply rub a peeled pod on the area to be treated.

“It is necessary that parents follow the evolution of blisters. Usually they heal on their own within a few days ”.

Aloe vera to treat blisters

Aloe vera is one of the most effective and recommended natural remedies due to its healing properties. It penetrates easily into the skin and its moisturizing content accelerates healing and reduces inflammation of the blister.

To take advantage of its benefits, you have to cut the leaf of the plant across, let the iodine run out and then  apply the aqueous and transparent gel to the lesion.

Apple vinegar

This product is used as an antibiotic and healing agent because it  effectively cleans wounds and eliminates bacteria. Thanks to the antiseptic power of acetic acid, it helps prevent blister infection. Before applying it to a lesion, it is necessary to dilute it with water to avoid irritation.

Corn flour

It can be useful in case the blister has burst. Thanks to this common ingredient in our kitchens, you can prepare a very effective ointment.

For this,  take a tablespoon of corn flour and a tablespoon of honey. Then mix the two ingredients until you form a paste to apply to the affected area.

Obviously, before the application of these remedies, prevention is always preferable to treatment. It is therefore necessary to quickly determine the cause of the blister and prevent its recurrence.

Finally, don’t forget that these homemade alternatives will help you easily treat children’s blisters in case you don’t have a suitable first aid kit to treat the injury.

If you do not see significant improvement in the days that follow, a visit to the doctor is necessary. Indeed, never practice self-medication with children.