Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways Popping a blister can lead to infection and should be avoided, ...

Blisters are temporary, fluid-filled pockets on the outer layer of skin. They are most common on the hands and feet. Common causes include repetitive rubbing, such as walking in ill-fitting shoes or ...

Is it best to remove intact blisters on new second-degree burns or leave them alone? I work in two different clinics, and one debrides all blisters while the other leaves them intact. — CINDY HAACKE, ...

Most blisters (fluid-filled bubbles under the skin) heal on their own and aren’t cause for concern. But if your blister becomes infected, ignoring it can lead to potentially serious complications.

Now that fall's chill has arrived, it's time for backyard fire pits and weekend campfires. If your bakyard is too small to hold a fire pit, find a friend. But first, (there's always something) you ...

Before modern-day medicine, home remedies for burns called for products often found in the kitchen, including butter or oil, egg whites and ice. Ice is still considered a common burn remedy as it ...