How To Treat Foot Blisters

In most cases they can be easily prevented and, if needed, treated. This section contains everything you need to know about how to treat blisters and how Compeed® can support you.

Although they may be small, they can ruin a special occasion, a holiday, a fitness class or even just a day of running errands. They happen to everyone, and they can take several days to heal, but there are things you can do to prevent them, ease the pain, and make a recovery faster.

The first way you can help prevent them is by wearing comfortable, well-fitting shoes. But if you know you are going to have a long day on your feet, or if you’re breaking in new shoes, it’s wise to have an anti-blister stick on hand. Whenever you feel a blister coming on, immediately apply the stick on the spot to prevent further friction from occurring.

There are many myths, for example, many people recommend wearing cotton socks, but the cotton keeps moisture on the skin, which increases the friction, so we suggest specialist synthetic socks with breathable fabric. Another myth is to use foot powder on your feet to keep them dry, and while foot powder does help absorb a lot of perspiration, it’s good to remember that it can also clump together and cause more friction in the area.

If you do get a blister, proper treatment is the key to a quick recovery.

Cover with a specialist blister plaster to keep it clean, dry and protected from further friction and stress. Resist the urge to pop or drain it. Should the blister burst on its own, don’t peel off the dead skin. Once it’s popped, gently wash the affected area with soap and water and cover it with a specialist blister plaster to keep it clean.

A common mistake people make is to take the plaster off at night to let air into the blister. Blisters heal faster in a moist healing environment i.e., when covered with a COMPEED®blister plaster. The plaster should be left on until it starts to peel away – this is an indication that the blister has healed. See your doctor if you experience common symptoms of an infection such as pain, swelling, redness or warmth, red streaks leading away from your blister, or pus coming from it.