Blister facts for kids
Blisters are small pockets of fluid in an upper layer of the skin caused by friction, burning or freezing. Most blisters are filled with a clear fluid called serum or plasma (blister water). Some blisters, however, are filled with blood; they are called blood blisters.
Images for kids
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Friction: various sized blisters on the sole of a foot
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Burning: two days after second-degree burn
See also
In Spanish: Ampolla (piel) para niños
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