Blister Prevention and Treatment That Makes Sense
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Blister Prevention and Treatment That Makes Sense
Ruthan Brodsky is a health and medical writer and has written much about foot conditions and problems. To claim a copy of the Special Report she created about making sure your nexr pair of shoes fits you well. Visit http://www.plantarfasciitistreatmentguide.com
If you have ever sat at poolside you already know that not all feet look alike. Feet are structurally different and the way your feet are made may place extra pressure on weight bearing areas. Sometimes this pressure produces blisters but only during certain activities such as running but not walking. If you find that you are someone who develops blisters in specific areas, you may require special custom made insoles to prevent a recurrence. This is a very good reason to make an appointment with a podiatrist, particularly if you have a chronic disease such as diabetes. You do not need the problem of open sores that do not heal, especially when blisters can be prevented.
Another way to get a blister is to purchase new shoes that may not fit exactly. There is nothing worse than a blister, a red, burning sore, puffed up and filled with fluid that appeared because the shoe rubbed your skin the wrong way. The fact is most blisters are preventable if you wear shoes that fit correctly with a sock that cushions. This is very important if you bought those new shoes to meet your goal of more exercise.
However, if you tend to get blisters whenever you are breaking in new shoes, even when you are wearing socks put petroleum jelly or foot powder on the most sensitive spots on your feet including the backs of your heels, the balls of your feet, and tops and sides of your toes. Cushion these spots by inserting moleskin pads in your shoes. Sometimes, no matter what you do, a season does not pass without you getting a least one blister. It may be the new pair of shoes you bought for an Alaskan cruise. Or maybe the cause was the cushioned socks that bunched up in your running or tennis shoes.
If you have a red, sore area where you think a blister might be developing, cover it with a bandage immediately and keep the bandage on as you wear shoes over the next several days. If you develop an actual blister, treat it as soon as you can before a fluid builds up inside. The good news is that you can treat the blister yourself with a few simple steps. If, however, you are diabetic or have circulation problems, it is always a good idea to see your physician first.
Take these steps to treat your blister.
1.Wash your hands well.
2.Clean the blister are with iodine or alcohol.
3.Puncture the blister with a needle that you have sterilized by soaking it in alcohol.
4.Leave the top on the blister. Do not pull off that layer because that will open the raw area to infection.
5.Apply a topical antiseptic to the blister and the surrounding skin.
6.Cover the blister with a bandage or piece of sterile gauze taped into place and keep it covered for several days.
7.If your blister does not heal or is painful make an appointment with a doctor.
To prevent more blisters keep your feet dry and powdered and consider inserting a pad in your shoe where the rub took place or giving your shoes away.
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