answersLogoWhite

0

What makes a blister?

Updated: 8/16/2019
User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago

Best Answer

A blister is caused by forceful rubbing a.k.a. friction, burns, freezing, or infection in the upper layers of the skin. The fluid "plasma" which builds up under the damaged layer of skin acts as a barrier between the damaged skin and the new skin that is being produced.

User Avatar

Wiki User

12y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What makes a blister?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What causes a blister?

blisters are caused by irritating friction where ever the blister is it makes scin un peel but should heal in a few days with a blister plaster


What causes blisters?

blisters are caused by irritating friction where ever the blister is it makes scin un peel but should heal in a few days with a blister plaster


When you touch a thorn what does it do?

When you touch a thorn it either makes you bleed or gives you some sort of blister.


What is the Meaning of blister in blister copper?

The meaning of the 'blister' in blister copper is for that fact that its appearance is caused by the escaping sulfur dioxide which gives it the blister look.


What is a labial blister?

A blister on the labia


What is in palmolive dish soap that makes horses blister?

Dish soap has detergent in it and it can be very harsh on your horse's skin.


What are Vesicant (blister) agents?

Blister Agents


What happens if you pick a blister?

Your blister pops...


What are sentences for blister?

The blister kept getting bigger and bigger. If you rub that on it'll prevent blisters. A blister is very painful but a blood blister is worse.


You were running on the hot streeet bare foot and got a blister because it was so hot is it a blood blister or blister?

A blister has clear fluid under the skin, and a blood blister has blood under the skin. If it's a burn, it's most likely a blister.


What is an eye blister?

what is an eye blister & how does it come off ?


What is a blood blister?

A blood blister is a blister filled with blood, usually caused by a sharp pinch to the skin.