Continuous pressure or rubbing will eventually lead to the separation of the epidermis (the outer skin layer) from its lower skin layers, and a blister containing tissue fluid will form. This liquid is supposed to cushion the wound and protect it from further pressure. So actually, the blister is a clever self-protective measure of your body.

„An open blister
can easily
become infected.“

The blister’s outer membrane is what successfully protects the wound - from further pressure, or from dirt or bacteria entering. Unfortunately, a blister is painful and can burst if exposed to more pressure and friction, leaving an open wound that is extremely painful and can easily become infected.

"Wounds heal best in a humid environment. This is a clinically proven learning that the plaster is based upon. In a protected environment the blister will heal best and all by itself. Breaking the protective layer of skin of a blister allows bacteria to enter the wound, which is medically considered an open wound. Nevertheless, if this does happen, you should disinfect the punctured blister (for example with an antiseptic spray) and cover it with a blister plaster. It will protect the affected area from further pressure, friction and other harmful external influences.

"Our hydrocolloid
technology creates an optimum environment
for the wound to heal"

Thanks to our hydrocolloid technology the Elastoplast SOS Blisterplaster Plasters create the optimum environment for the wound to heal. The hydrocolloid material of the plaster will take up superfluous liquid from the wound and create a protective gel cushion over it at the same time, which will keep its environment humid and thus let the wound heal quickly.