Word Finder - blisters

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A small bubble between the layers of the skin that contains watery or bloody fluid and is caused by friction and pressure, burning, freezing, chemical irritation, disease or infection.

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A swelling on a plant.

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Something applied to the skin to raise a blister; a vesicatory or other applied medicine.

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A bubble, as on a painted surface.

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(roofing) An enclosed pocket of air, which may be mixed with water or solvent vapor, trapped between impermeable layers of felt or between the membrane and substrate.

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A type of pre-formed packaging made from plastic that contains cavities.

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blister card

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A cause of annoyance

Wear gloves when using a crowbar to avoid blisters.

Everyone survived but there were some very nasty blisters that required treatment.

If you ca n't fit everything into a 45 liter rucksack - think again. essential Blisters.

To avoid blisters you want socks that wo n't crumple down into your shoes.

Cold sores usually start with a tingling, itching sensation on the lip, followed by blisters which weep, forming a scab.

In the Ebers papyrus, 1550 B.C., mention is made of blisters, ointments, clysters, mineral and vegetable drugs.

Frost blisters are pustular swellings due to the up-growth of callus-tissue into cavities caused by the uprising of the superficial cortex under the action of intense cold.

The numerous small blisters or vesicles thus derived coalesce, forming a large sac full of "blister-fluid."

They are supplied in perforated unit dose blisters packed in cartons containing 14, 28 or 49 tablets.

Some victims see blood seeping through the skin, which can result in painful blisters.

Fluid from shingles blisters can cause chickenpox in people who are not already immune.

Chicken pox An infectious disease that makes you break out in tiny blisters which then scab over.

Edema, burning sensation, blisters, rash, or pinching sensation at the application site was also noted.

Wear think woolen socks over the top of normal socks to reduce the risk of blisters.

This area of Scotland is known for a poisonous plant called Hogwart that has a flower that causes huge welts and blisters when touched.

A gall mite (Phytoptus pyri) sometimes severely injures the leaves, on which it forms blisters - the best remedy is to cut off and burn the diseased leaves.

Septicaemic rash Watch out for tiny red or brown pin prick marks which can change into purple blotches or blood blisters.

Two to three days before the rash appears and before the blisters scab over, the virus can be passed between people.

Dealing with Blisters... Those fluid filled bubbles are mild second-degree burns caused by friction.

She described people with great sheets of skin hanging off of their bodies; grotesque swollen faces; torsos covered with large blisters.

It is characterized by blisters which crust over.

On your first run with your new running shoes, go a short distance-this will help you avoid the painful, annoying blisters that can pop up with new shoes.

Slipping heels can cause blisters, and too tight shoes can make for smashed toes.

The cold sores appear as small red blisters around the edge of the mouth and on the lips.

Serious, but rare, side effects also include blisters and cracking skin.

Extra sneakers in case the first pair causes blisters or gets wet.

Alleghany Fir (Abies Fraseri) - Reaches 90 feet high in its own country, with smooth bark having resinous blisters.

Your fingers will get tired, and you will likely get some blisters, but you will eventually get used to it.

This was important because the product was intended for cyclists in particular, who sat for extended periods of time and who occasionally suffered blisters when wearing other, less effective forms of protection.

These socks are designed to absorb shock, is thin enough to fit into your dress shoes, helps to prevent blisters, and wicks away moisture.

They protect the thigh area from blisters and rashes due to sweating and rubbing.

They will keep your feet dry while hiking and are designed to prevent blisters.

You may also find seam-free toes more comfortable, since they eliminate the extra stitching that can rub or cause blisters.

Costwold has shoes and socks for men and women, as well as foot care in case you do run into a nasty case of blisters and sore feet.

A doctor should be consulted if the rash is solid, bright red, causes fever, or the skin develops blisters, boils, or pus.

Typically, 50 to 80 percent of children with oral herpes experience a prodrome (symptoms of oncoming disease) of pain, burning, itching, or tingling at the site where blisters will form.

Less often, blisters form on the nose, chin, or cheek.

Regardless of how itchy the rash may be, take extra care not to break any fluid filled blisters or pox, as this will only spread the condition and make healing more cumbersome.

Often the only symptom present in miliaria crystalline is small red bumps on the surface of the skin similar to blisters rather than an obvious rash.

Heat rash that seeps sweat into the deeper layers of the epidermis cause larger blisters and a painful red rash.

Blistering - Tiny blisters may appear during or after the session.

These blisters can be painful and often embarrassing.

These antiviral drugs are approved by the FDA for treating fever blisters and may reduce the length and severity of an outbreak and help you manage the symptoms.

In some cases, a rash can produce blisters that can open or pus or bruise.

Cold sores are small red blisters, filled with clear fluid, that form on the lip and around the mouth.

A few days later, there is a cluster of small blisters on or near the lips that turn into a shallow, painful sore.

Children usually have one or several blisters on or around the moth, most often at the border of the lip and the skin on the face.

Some children have a serious primary (first episode) herpes infection called gingivostomatitis, which causes fever, swollen lymph glands, and several blisters inside the mouth and on the lips and tongue that may form large, open sores.

For the best results, drug treatment should begin during the prodrome stage before blisters are visible.

The highest risk for spreading the virus is the time period beginning with the blisters and ending with scab formation.