What is another word for Blisters?

Pronunciation: [blˈɪstəz] (IPA)

Blisters are irritating and painful inflammations on the skin caused by friction, burns, or infections. Some synonyms for blisters are vesicles, pustules, welts, sores, ulcers, boils, carbuncles, and cankers. When these painful inflammations occur due to cold weather or allergies, they could be referred to as chilblains or hives. Blisters could also be categorized based on their location on the body, such as foot blisters, mouth blisters, hand blisters, or genital blisters. They could also be classified based on their causes, for instance, sun blisters, fever blisters, or water blisters. Regardless of the type, blisters are a nuisance and could cause discomfort, especially if they get infected.

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Usage examples for Blisters

Then he held up one of his hands that his comrades might notice the Blisters upon it.
"The Greater Power"
Harold Bindloss W. Herbert Dunton
His nose was skinned and his spine was sore, And the Blisters speckled his hands so white- He had lost his hat and had dropped an oar, And his bosom-shirt was a sad sea sight.
"Eugene Field, A Study In Heredity And Contradictions"
Slason Thompson
My beautiful white skin will be covered with nothing but Blisters.
"Moonshine & Clover"
Laurence Housman

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