Compeed® Care: expert tips and support for foot and skin health
Bunions are bony bumps on the side of your foot, just at the joint where your big toe is attached to your foot.
There are several types of hydrocolloid plaster that treat different types of uninfected wounds such as low exudate wounds, bedsores, superficial burns, leg ulcers1….
If you’ve taken part in parkrun before, you’ll already be well aware of the positive impact community running and its camaraderie can have on your fitness, mental wellbeing and social life. You’ll also be well aware of the less positive impact it can sometimes have on your feet.
Nothing takes the fun out of running like a blister on your foot – whether it’s causing a bit of discomfort with every stride, or hurting so much it becomes virtually impossible for you to continue running at all.
The most common type of foot blister for most people is the friction blister. They are those pesky pockets of fluid that form on your foot in the upper layers of skin after too much stress and friction with your shoes.
Calluses aren’t usually serious, but they can become uncomfortable or painful if the thick skin presses on the tissue underneath. It’s best to treat them early before they get worse.
Excessive screen time, stress, work, and traffic are all common issues most of us have to deal with on a daily basis. One of the best ways to restore the balance in our lives is get back into nature. There’s no better way to connect with the great outdoors than on a hiking trip through the countryside. Close your eyes and just think about it; the beautiful trees swaying in the breeze, the fresh smell of the forest, the serene peace and quiet. The state of wellbeing that comes over us, even after an hour in the open air is incredibly rewarding and fulfilling. Finally, all the stress starts to leave your body as your lungs fill with fresh air. But this new-found joy can be gone in an instant when you’re a long way into your hike and you start to get a blister.
Cold sores can appear inside your nose or around it, causing redness and small blisters, similar to cold sores. Both are caused by the virus (HSV-1 and HSV-2). While they can be irritating, cold sores in the nose are often painful — and in rare cases, may lead to more serious health issues.
If you get cold sores, you’ll know how uncomfortable and irritating they can be. While there’s no full cure for the HSV-1 virus behind them, there are plenty of ways to speed up healing and ease the discomfort.
