# What are Blisters?

> Blisters are painful, fluid-filled lesions, often caused by friction and pressure. To learn more about this condition and treatment, contact us today!

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**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

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