Topic Overview

Blisters

Blisters are fluid-filled sacs on the outer layer of your skin. They form because of rubbing, heat, or skin diseases. Learn about how to prevent them.

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Definition

Blisters are fluid-filled sacs on the outer layer of your skin. They form because of rubbing, heat, or skin diseases. Learn about how to prevent them.

Concept record

Canonical title: Blisters
Alphabetical key: B
Category: Educational Resource
Content type: Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Bulla, Vesicle
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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