Wash your hands and clean the area gently with soap and water
Apply a cold compress for 10 to 15 minutes at a time
Keep the blister intact and do not pop it
Protect it with a clean bandage or blister pad
Avoid pressure, friction, or rubbing on the area
Elevate the area if it is swollen
Take over-the-counter pain relief if needed and safe for you
If it opens, clean it gently, apply antibiotic ointment if appropriate, and cover it
Seek medical care if it is very painful, large, infected, keeps returning, or does not improve