Blisters In Children And How To Treat Them
It is important to know how to help your children when they have received minor injuries and wounds from various accidents and injuries so that they can heal in the best way. Blisters are more common in children than you might think. In this article we will tell you how to take care of them.
How to get blisters?
Basically, a blister is a bubble of skin with or without fluid inside that occurs due to, among other things, burns, friction, allergies or vaccinations. Blisters can have different sizes, ranging from a few millimeters to several centimeters.
They are usually not dangerous, but they are quite annoying, especially on the hands and feet. Usually, blisters have been inside that act as a moisture retainer and as protection for the new skin that is being formed underneath.
The biggest problem is when they burst. Then they can become infected when they come in contact with dirt, plants, pets, etc.
Why do we see blisters in children? There are many reasons, but some are more common than others. For example, they may have had shoe chafing from wearing new shoes that rub against the heel or toes, they may have touched a very hot surface or have been out in the sun without protection.
Sometimes they can also be formed as a result of eczema or after touching poisonous plants such as ivy or poison ivy. In addition, they can occur as a result of certain diseases, such as epidermolysis bullosa, herpes simplex, chickenpox and other skin infections.
What to do when your baby gets blisters
It is very important that you find out the reason why your child has blisters, but more importantly, you must be very careful so that they do not break and cause pain.
A good way to protect them is by putting on a patch or a light bandage so that the bladder is not exposed to pathogens. This is not always easy with children because they often want to take them off.
However, it is important that the blisters do not get dirty. If you put on a gauze bandage or something similar, remember to change it every hour, before you bathe the child and at bedtime.
Be sure to never burst the blisters. Then the liquid flows out and does not protect the new skin that is formed underneath.
If the bladder is more than 7 inches large, or as large as your baby’s palm, you should consult your doctor. In addition, if the fluid is cloudy or has a strange color or appearance, you should also ask your doctor how you should treat it.
Sometimes the doctor may choose to open the bladder with a scalpel and apply an antibiotic or other cream. Fortunately, it does not hurt. Then keep the area protected under a bandage and avoid getting dirt in it. That way, it does not become infected.
How to prevent blisters in children
Be very careful with children to prevent blisters. Do everything to prevent accidents. For example, do not leave the iron unattended. Also, do not place pots of boiling water near the edge of the sink.
Children are very curious and have no sense of what is dangerous. Therefore, they touch everything that catches their attention without knowing that it is hot and can harm them.
If your child has new shoes, give him some thin socks so that they do not rub against the heel. It is even a good idea to put on a patch on the areas that are prone to blisters.
Also make sure to use sunscreen with a sun protection factor of at least 50 when you are out in the sun. Lubricate with more sunscreen every two hours, even on cloudy days or if you have not been to the beach. The same goes for days by the pool, on vacation or on summer walks in the park.
It is true that you can not prevent 100% of blisters in children, but with these tips you can reduce them a bit. Do not forget to always have an antibiotic and moisturizing cream with you in the event of an accident!
