Why do I get water blisters?

Answer by  Aubs (1089)

The area in which the blister is located has been rubbed raw. Your body provides sterile fluid (the "water" inside the blister) to help stave off infection. It is best to leave these alone and not try to pop them, as the fluid helps protect the area from further trauma.

Answer by  Bobinski (1652)

Water blisters are usually caused from repeated friction. Some viruses can cause water blisters. Chicken pox and shingles are two examples. Most of the time water blisters are caused from non-fitting shoes, perhaps a tennis racquet, constant use of a hammer or another type of tool.

Answer by  josie (287)

Pressure or constant friction on any area of the body can cause water blisters. These form to protect your skin from a break in the healthy skin tissue. I suppose it is also a natural defense mechanism of the body, to warn you of inappropriate use of affected area.

Answer by  LadyDiamond30 (138)

Water blisters are causes by heat or friction. This damage the layers of the skin, which causes the upper layer to separated from the layers underneath it. This causes a gap between the layers and fills up with serum, The serum pushes the top layer of the skin and bulges out which causes a water blister.

Answer by  CarrieZee (189)

The most common cause of blisters is friction. Things like tight-fitting shoes or clothes, and wet socks can contribute to the development of blisters. Over the counter products such as Blister Block can be successful in preventing them.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

They could be being caused by a number of different things. The best thing you can do is make a doctors appointment and go in and let them check it out they will be able to tell you right away what you can try so they will hopefully go away and stop bothering you.

Answer by  Allison (187)

Water blisters are caused by friction against skin. When weak skin on your hands or feet repeatedly rub against a surface, the skin comes loose, but is not removed. Water from the body then fills the space under the skin.

Answer by  neielg (311)

A water blister is one that has filled with body fluid. It can easily reduced to what amounts to a layer of skin over the tender area below it. By using a sterile needle you can drain the water at the base of the blister. Cover the blister for a day or two until it simply peels off.

Answer by  Rajamal (121)

CHECK OUT Rosacea, it seems to be a genetic "affliction" for people whose ancestry is from the northwestern European countries. I have it too--I have always flushed easily (after exercise or in sun, etc. ) and as soon as I reached my late 30's I get these blisters and they flare up all over nose,