Should You Deroof Burn Blisters?

Recommended procedures for burn blister management include deroofing, aspiration, and leaving blisters intact. Intact blisters form mechanical barriers to protect against invasion of microorganism and create a moist environment that helps re-epithelization.

Should you Deroof blisters?

But it's recommended that you should not burst any blisters yourself. If your burn has caused a blister, you should seek medical attention. The blister will probably remain intact, although some burns units at hospitals follow a policy of deroofing blisters.

When should you debride a burn blister?

Debridement — Sloughed or necrotic skin, including ruptured blisters, should be debrided before applying a dressing (picture 6). Necrotic blister skin remnants may increase the risk of infection and limit the contact of topical antimicrobial agents to the burn wound.