{"id":39953,"date":"2024-04-27T11:46:12","date_gmt":"2024-04-27T09:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pedifris.nl\/foot-blister-prevention-and-treatment\/"},"modified":"2026-01-25T12:19:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T11:19:14","slug":"foot-blister-prevention-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oldskoolbackup.pedifris.nl\/en\/foot-blister-prevention-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Prevent and treat foot blisters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a foot blister?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A foot blister is caused by friction and pressure on the skin. This can happen if your shoes don&#8217;t fit properly or if you walk a lot. Foot blisters can be very painful and difficult to prevent. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to reduce the chance of blisters.   <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treating a developing blister<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a developing blister, you can temporarily shield the damaged skin or blister with a blister plaster. If the blister is already advanced, you can clean it and the surrounding area with running water or disinfectant. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treating an existing foot blister<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>If you have contracted one or more blisters, it is important to take good care of them.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prick the blister?<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preferably not, try to keep a blister intact for as long as possible. A blister is a natural protection mechanism that helps prevent infection. So preferably keep a blister closed for a faster blister healing time  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Still prick a painful blister<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a blister is painful and causes swelling, it may be necessary to prick it in some cases. If so, proceed as follows: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work hygienically and safely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean the blister and surrounding area with running water or disinfectant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a sterile blister pricker (blood lancet) or a needle (from the sewing box) that has been disinfected with rubbing alcohol.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prick the skin in two places through the base of the blister.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gently press the blister empty with a gauze pad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure the used needle or blister pricker is safely stored or disposed of.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cover the blister with a wound plaster or a sterile non-adhesive compress and secure this compress with an adhesive plaster or fixation plaster.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pedifris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/doorprikken-1200x628-2-1024x536-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1294 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oldskoolbackup.pedifris.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/doorprikken-1200x628-2-1024x536-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oldskoolbackup.pedifris.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/doorprikken-1200x628-2-1024x536-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oldskoolbackup.pedifris.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/doorprikken-1200x628-2-1024x536-1-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oldskoolbackup.pedifris.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/doorprikken-1200x628-2-1024x536-1-600x314.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is the blister open? Then clean the wound and cover it with sterile bandage or a plaster. Make sure the bandage is well over the blister, there are no creases in it and it cannot slide. The bandage can be replaced after a day.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treating an open foot blister<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Has the blister burst open? Then clean it and use sterile scissors to cut away the loosened skin. Then clean the wound well and cover it with sterile bandage or a protective wound plaster.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure the bandage is well over the blister and cannot shift, as this can cause an unsightly wound. Replace the bandage daily to prevent infection <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prevent foot blisters? This is what you need to know! <\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feel a blister coming up. Then try to tape it off as soon as possible with a blister plaster and, if possible, wear other shoes. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preventing foot blisters often starts with wearing shoes that provide the right size and support. Choose shoes with a good fit, that cover your foot and do not pinch or drag. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avoid thin socks or other materials that cause pressure or friction &#8211; rather opt for thicker fabrics such as cotton or wool.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure feet are dry. Wet feet skin is vulnerable and susceptible to blisters. So if you suffer from sweaty feet, use an anti-perspirant such as PediSpray\u00ae  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An old and well-known remedy is Camphorated spirit. Camphorated spirit makes the skin of your feet a bit harder, making it more resilient and reducing the chance of blisters. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pedifris.com\/foot-spray-against-sweaty-feet\/\">PediSpray\u00ae contains camphor, which helps to strengthen the skin<\/a>. Another extra reason to use this product preventively <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure your shoes stay dry by airing them well after each use. If you do get foot blisters, make sure you keep them clean regularly to prevent infection. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are in pain, try applying a plaster to reduce irritation. And if you walk or stand a lot, take regular breaks to help relieve the pressure on your feet! <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shoes too tight and suffering from blisters? Maybe this trick will help <\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Put on your new shoes with your thickest pair of socks and heat the pinching spots with a hair dryer. These spots cause friction, which can cause blisters. Keep the shoes on until they have cooled down completely.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The heat causes the material to expand in the tight spots, so your new shoes suddenly fit like a glove.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a foot blister? A foot blister is caused by friction and pressure on the skin. This can happen if your shoes don&#8217;t fit properly or if you walk a lot. Foot blisters can be very painful and difficult to prevent. 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