Blisters are painful, fluid-filled lesions, often caused by friction and pressure.
Causes of Blisters:
- Ill-fitting shoes
- Stiff shoes
- 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 gel 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
When should you see a podiatrist?
A podiatric physician and surgeon is trained specifically in the diagnosis and treatment of the foot and lower leg — including the neurological, circulatory, skin and musculoskeletal systems (bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves). If pain lasts more than a few days, keeps you from walking normally, or you have diabetes, get it checked.
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