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."

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

"Our hydrocolloidal
technology creates an ideal environment
for the wound to heal."

Thanks to our hydrocolloidal technology the Elastoplast SOS Blister plasters create ideal wound healing conditions. The hydrocolloidal material of the plaster will absorb superfluous liquid from the wound and create a protective gel cushion, which will keep its environment humid and thus enable the wound to heal quickly.“