What it is
Fluid-filled pockets under the skin surface arising from friction, burns, infections, or inflammatory skin conditions — usually self-limiting but occasionally requiring medical attention.
Traditional use
Blisters
Fluid-filled pockets under the skin surface arising from friction, burns, infections, or inflammatory skin conditions — usually self-limiting but occasionally requiring medical attention.
CategorySkin
Reviewed by Internal Medical Editorial Team · Editorial Health Review
26 March 2026
At a glance
Blisters at a glance
Commonly experienced as
- Most people experience friction blisters as a temporary, painful nuisance — a consequence of new footwear, unusual activity, or repetitive work. The pain is typically localised and sharp with direct pressure. Blisters from infections may be part of a more systemic experience. Recurrent or unexplained blistering is understandably alarming.
