Common Disorders What are blisters?
Blisters are painful, fluid-filled lesions, often caused by friction and pressure.
CAUSES OF BLISTERS
- Ill-fitting shoes
- Stiff socks
- Wrinkled socks against the skin
- Excessive moisture
- Foot deformities
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
- Keep your feet dry.
- Always wear socks as a cushion between your feet and shoes.
- Wear properly fitting shoes.
- If a blister does occur, do not pop it.
- Cut a hole in a 1/4" piece of foam or felt, forming a "doughnut" over the blister; tape the foam or felt in place or cover with a soft gel-type dressing.
- Treat an open blister with mild soap and water; cover it with an antiseptic ointment and protective soft get dressing to prevent infection and speed up the healing process.
WHAT WILL A PODIATRIC PHYSICIAN DO FOR YOU?
- Remove the blister surface if needed.
- Prescribe appropriate medications, topical or oral.
- Recommend paddings, dressings, and friction-reducing measures.
Source: APMA