Suction blister
Suction Blister
Suction blister (pronunciation: /ˈsʌkʃən ˈblɪstər/) is a medical procedure used to induce a blister for various dermatological treatments.
Etymology
The term "suction blister" is derived from the English words "suction", which means the act or process of sucking or removing by suction, and "blister", which refers to a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage.
Procedure
The procedure involves the use of a suction device to create a vacuum over a small area of skin, typically for 1-2 hours, until a blister is formed. The roof of the blister is then removed to expose the dermis, which can be used for grafting or other treatments.
Applications
Suction blisters are often used in epidermal grafting, a procedure where the top layer of skin is transplanted to another area of the body. They can also be used in the treatment of vitiligo, a condition that causes loss of skin color in patches.
Related Terms
- Dermatology: The branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases.
- Epidermis: The outer layer of cells covering an organism.
- Dermis: The thick layer of living tissue below the epidermis that forms the true skin, containing blood capillaries, nerve endings, sweat glands, hair follicles, and other structures.
- Grafting: The process of transplanting tissue from one part of the body to another.
- Vitiligo: A condition in which the pigment is lost from areas of the skin, causing whitish patches, often with no clear cause.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Suction blister
- Wikipedia's article - Suction blister
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