Get Rid of Annoying Body Problems

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Blisters
What causes them: Friction-from a tight shoe rubbing against your foot, for example-can cause fluid to collect between layers of skin, causing a bubble-like blister. Burns and other skin injuries can also cause blisters.
What to do: "The best thing you can do for your blister is leave it alone," Dr. Vreeman says. "Blisters can get infected easily, and this is why we don't want you to pop them unless they are ... more 

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Blisters
What causes them: Friction-from a tight shoe rubbing against your foot, for example-can cause fluid to collect between layers of skin, causing a bubble-like blister. Burns and other skin injuries can also cause blisters.
What to do: "The best thing you can do for your blister is leave it alone," Dr. Vreeman says. "Blisters can get infected easily, and this is why we don't want you to pop them unless they are really big." If you must pop a blister, make sure your hands are clean, use a sterile needle to let the fluid out, and don't remove the flap of skin covering the blister. You should seek medical help if the area around a blister gets red or tender, or starts draining fluid that is not clear-all of which can indicate infection.

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