Blood blisters occur when the blood vessels under the skin’s surface get damaged. The blisters appear as red, fluid-filled bumps and tend to be very painful.
They are mainly caused by skin trauma such as forceful pinching or similar injury and typically occur on the hands and feet.
While most blood blisters are not serious and will eventually heal on their own, there are many effective home remedies to minimize the discomfort and prevent infection. Do not pop the blood blister because it can cause infection and delay healing.
Here are the top 10 ways to get rid of blood blisters. We would recommend the 1st remedy as the best, the effectiveness of the rest of the remedies may vary from one person to another.
1. Ice
The first thing you need to do when treating a blood blister is to apply an ice wrap. The cold temperature will make your blood vessels constrict, which will reduce swelling and stop the internal bleeding.
If you don’t have ice, you can also use a bag of frozen peas or a cold spoon.
- Put some ice cubes in a plastic bag and wrap the bag in a small towel.
- Place the wrap on your blister for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the ice for some time and then apply it again.
- Repeat a few times immediately after the injury.
Note: Do not apply ice directly on your skin as it may cause an ice burn.
2. Witch Hazel
Witch hazel contains astringent tannins that not only help reduce pain but also help dry out blisters very quickly. It will also reduce inflammation.
- Dab a small amount of witch hazel extract on the blood blister and allow it to dry.
- Follow this remedy at least four times a day for one or two weeks.
3. Cucumber
Cucumbers contain silica, a trace mineral that strengthens the connective tissues in the skin.
When applied on the blood blister, it will help reduce swelling, pain and inflammation.
- Simply cut a chilled cucumber into thick slices and put a slice over the blister for a few minutes. Repeat the process several times a day for a few days until the blister is gone.
- You can also drink a glass of fresh cucumber juice every day.
4. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory properties that can be useful in treating blood blisters at home. It will also have a cooling effect and alleviate pain.
- Apply fresh aloe vera gel on the affected area daily for a few days. If aloe vera gel is not available, you can use aloe vera juice that you can easily find in the market.
- You can also mix aloe vera gel and vitamin E oil in equal amounts. Apply it gently on the blister and allow it to dry on its own.
5. Sandalwood
Sandalwood is often used in treating various skin problems.
Sandalwood will quickly absorb the heat away from the blood blister and speed up the healing process. It will also ease the pain and inflammation.
- Mix some sandalwood powder and rose water to make a thick paste.
- Apply this paste over the affected skin and allow it to dry on its own.
- Rinse the area with cold water.
- Follow this remedy several times a day.
6. Turmeric
Turmeric, known for its therapeutic and medicinal properties, is often used to treat skin problems such as minor burns, suntans and blisters.
It is antiseptic in nature and will help prevent infection.
- Make a paste of one teaspoon of turmeric powder and enough rose water or honey. Apply it on the blister two or three times a day.
- You can also add one teaspoon of turmeric powder to a glass of warm milk and have it before going to bed.
7. Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil has many medicinal properties that will help treat blood blisters quickly. Its antiseptic, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties will naturally dry out the blister. You can also use ointments, creams, lotions and soaps that have tea tree oil in them.
- Dilute some tea tree oil with water.
- Put this diluted solution on the blister and let it sit for about 10 minutes.
- Rinse the area with cold water.
- Repeat a few times daily until the blister heals.
Note: This remedy is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
8. Epsom Salt
Epsom salt will help relieve pain and inflammation associated with blood blisters. The warm water will make the blister pop out naturally.
- Mix some warm water and a little Epsom salt.
- Use it to cleanse the blister.
- Repeat two or three times daily.
9. Garlic Oil
Garlic oil has many essential components that can speed up the healing process of blood blisters. Also, garlic oil helps disinfect the area to prevent infection.
- Slightly heat natural garlic oil and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Gently massage the oil on the affected area.
- Leave it on for about 30 minutes so that it penetrates deep into the skin.
- Rinse the area well with cool water. If needed, you can use a mild cleanser to clean the area.
- Follow this remedy several times a day.
Note: If your skin becomes red from the garlic oil, discontinue this remedy.
10. Tea Bag
The acidic element present in tea assists in healing blood blisters. It also has a protective effect on the skin that will prevent the blisters from getting worse.
- Put a used tea bag in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Place the moist tea bag on the blister for a few minutes.
- Repeat at least two times a day for two to three weeks.
These home treatments for blood blisters will reduce pain and inflammation, prevent infection and speed up the healing process. If your blister becomes infected, seek immediate medical attention.
What I did today was cut a thin slice of cucumber, put it over the blister. Put on a tight fitting sock. Get some cellotape and cellotape around the sock securing the cucumber in place. Carry on as normal, changing your sock 2per day. In the past, i’ve used aloe vera in the same fashion. Peel some aloe vera, remove thorns. place over blister, with gely side touching the blister and secure as above.
In both cases the cucumber/aloevera acts as a cushion and reduces the pain of walking on the blister. I knew cucumber was an excellent moisturiser but i didn’t know about it’s additional benifits. Thanks
Blood blisters usually heart so if they Heart rap a bandage around it not to tight
*Hurt. your heart is the organ in your chest that needed for daily living. I’m in no means trying to offend you, just trying to save you from getting into a possible argument with someone who would’ve been a jerk about it.
Um thanks for the advice but I think ill just let it heal by itself
No one asked.
Stop being rude
The wich hazel worked so well that I was better in a second!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My blood blister already popped-it’s on the palm of my hand & is painful. I did put a band-aid with bacitracin-what else can I do for the soreness of it-do I need to keep it covered?? Thank you.
tobasco sauce, heated up to about 110 degrees (F), is the 2nd worst thing you can put on a blood blister. Obviously the worst being to cut it open and put a few drops of hydrochloric acid inside. probably shouldn’t carve it out with an apple corer either…just sayin’.
Oh my gosh, who gave you those horrible ideas? i hope it didn’t scar or anything
take a hot pin to it
Enjoy The Tabasco sauce remedy comment!!! I am a big Tabasco Sauce fan. But I will let it heal on its own. But going to use the cucumber on the skin to prevent future ones? My hands get these most often. I cant always wear my gloves.
I think Witch Hazel is great for a lot of things. Its a cheap remedy for the chest soreness of a chest cold(from the coughing). I Rub on face with sinus headaches too. & a good soak in Epsom Salts for aching bodies is nice. Helps sore muscles and cramps. But I keep Gator Ade on hand for cramping muscles too, that is if the electrolytes are out of whack it works on it. Otherwise get blood checked for Magnesium etc. to get the cause. Raw Garlic is great as a natural antibiotic. has been said to cure through frequent application external tumors. But, don’t use on open wounds.
I am just going to let mine heal on its own !!!
Same
Put some mole skin around it. Not over top over it, but you cut a circle out of the moleskin and place the blister inside the circle So it alleviates some of the pressure and helps Eliminate friction. If it’s possible you want to keep your blood blister in tact only pop it if it’s completely necessary to.
If i was all u i would do the same but i find a better way take aloe from the plant and rubbe it allover then take a wrappable bandage an rap it around change bandage every 6 hours and keep replying the aloe in about a day or two it should be healed
Thanks
it works..
Heat a pin and then stick it in there.
Thank u for this but I was wondering, they say it takes 3 to 7 weeks for it to heal but how long does it take for the pain to up away.
Try putting cucumber juice on tce bag of ice
After reading all the comments, I think laughter is the best remedy. Millie age 90.