Many people may experience blisters after applying three-summer plasters. Some may believe that this is a detoxification process and is beneficial. So, is it good or bad to have blisters after using three-summer plasters?
Are blisters after using three-summer plasters good or bad?
Whether or not blisters occur after using three-summer plasters does not affect the treatment effectiveness.
Whether or not blisters occur after using three-summer plasters mainly depends on factors such as skin thickness, medication formula, degree of medication irritation, and application time. It has no relation to the treatment effectiveness. Therefore, blisters after using three-summer plasters will not affect the treatment effectiveness.
How to handle blisters after using three-summer plasters
Treatment for small blisters - Keep the skin clean and dry
If small blisters the size of a grain of rice appear after using three-summer plasters, they can be left untreated temporarily. Just maintain clean and dry skin and avoid scratching the blisters to prevent infection.
Treatment for large blisters - Puncture and disinfect
If the blisters are the size of a yellow soybean, consider puncturing them with a sterile needle or syringe, and then disinfect them with iodine. Generally, they will gradually heal within 1-2 days.
Note that if pus develops after puncturing, seek medical treatment promptly.
Treatment for extensive blisters - Seek medical treatment
If extensive blisters appear after using three-summer plasters, seek medical treatment promptly. Extensive blisters can easily cause skin infections, so self-treatment is not recommended.
What causes blisters after using three-summer plasters?
Tender skin in children
Blisters after using three-summer plasters generally occur in children with delicate skin. The medication in three-summer plasters itself has a certain level of spicy irritation, making it easier for children with delicate skin to develop blisters.
Excessive application time of three-summer plasters
Children have delicate skin, so the application time is relatively shorter. Although the application time for adults is longer, it is not recommended to exceed 4 hours. The medication in three-summer plasters can cause spicy irritation to the skin. If the application time is too long, blisters are likely to occur.
Improper use of three-summer plasters
If patients develop blisters after using three-summer plasters, it may be related to improper medication dosage. Therefore, it is necessary to go to a reputable hospital for three-summer plaster application to avoid blister formation due to improper use.
How to prevent blisters after using three-summer plasters
Pay attention to application time
Children have delicate skin, so it is especially important to pay attention to the application time of three-summer plasters. Generally, the application time for children aged 6-7 should be within 2 hours. As the child gets younger, the application time should be correspondingly shorter. For adults, the application time should not exceed 4 hours. Regardless, the specific application time should be guided by a doctor.
Apply three-summer plasters at a reputable hospital
Some patients may develop blisters after using three-summer plasters due to medication dosage. Therefore, it is important to choose a reputable hospital for three-summer plaster application, preferably a traditional Chinese medicine hospital.
Are blisters after using three-summer plasters a detoxification process?
No, they are not a detoxification process.
Whether or not blisters occur after using three-summer plasters is mainly related to differences in individual physique and the duration of application. It has no relation to detoxification. Therefore, the idea that blisters after using three-summer plasters are a detoxification process is baseless and lacks clinical evidence. Do not blindly pursue detoxification.
