One moment your skin looks normal, the next there\u2019s a dark, swollen bubble that looks frighteningly serious.<\/p>\n
Panic rises. Is it dangerous? Is it cancer? Should you pop it, drain it, or rush to the ER?<\/p>\n
That ominous dark bubble is usually your body\u2019s quick, efficient response to sudden trauma.<\/p>\n
When small blood vessels under the skin rupture from pressure or friction, blood leaks out but gets trapped beneath an intact top layer of skin.<\/p>\n
The result is a tender, maroon or purplish blister that often appears on fingers, palms, toes, feet, or even inside the mouth after a bite or dental work.<\/p>\n
Though its appearance can be unsettling, a blood blister is typically a minor injury that heals on its own within one to two weeks.<\/p>\n
The safest approach is to leave it intact, protect it from further rubbing, and ease discomfort with a cold compress.<\/p>\n
If it breaks, gentle washing, antiseptic, and a clean bandage help prevent infection.<\/p>\n
Medical advice becomes important when pain is severe, healing is delayed, infection is suspected, or underlying conditions like diabetes or circulation problems raise the stakes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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