Why Do People Get Blisters?

Blisters are little bubbles on your skin that form when it gets rubbed too much. Imagine wearing shoes that are too tight, your skin rubs against the shoe, and a bubble pops up to protect your body underneath.

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Examples

A hiker gets blisters on their feet after walking all day.
A chef develops blisters on their hands from repeated use of hot pans.
A child gets a blister on their knee from falling on a rough surface.

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