General
Compeed® Blister Plasters are specially designed to provide instant pain relief with a protective cushion, and the hydrocolloid technology offers optimum healing conditions for foot blisters. Adhesive and tapered edges allow Compeed® Blister Plasters to flex as you move and stay in place for up to 7 days (individual experiences may vary).
Compeed® Sports Underfoot Blister Plasters are designed to be used on the ball of the foot to protect against rubbing. With an extra thick cushioning zone Compeed® Sports Underfoot Blister Plasters provide longlasting comfort and protection against blisters during any sporting activity.
Blisters develop as a result of repeated friction and rubbing, often from tight or ill-fitting shoes.
Blisters can take several days to heal. Treatments focus on protecting the blister from further friction. Apply a Compeed® plaster to prevent further blistering and provide instant pain relief.
Both types of blister plaster will help heal your foot blister fast, providing a cushion to avoid the blister developing further, fast healing power from our hydrocolloid technology and with strong adhesive to stay in place for up to 7 days (individual expereince may vary). Compeed® Extreme Blister Plasters have a honeycomb design providing an extra 20% cushioning making them a great choice for very painful blisters, such as those caused by sporting activity.
Usage
The plaster are intended for single use. If they fall off too early, you should not attempt to stick it back on. Instead you should use a new Compeed® Blister Plaster.
Lubricant products containing petroleum jelly, e.g. vaseline can damage neoprene and therefore should be avoided. The Compeed® Anti-Blister Stick does not contain petroleum derived products. It does contain vegetable derived products (mainly hydrogenated vegetable oil and stearyl alcohol), however there is no data to indicate whether they may also damage neoprene.
The Compeed blister plasters must no be cut because this would reduce the adhesion of the plaster. The shape of the plaster is optimised for best adhesion. Other plasters are available in different sizes including Compeed® Medium Blister Plasters and Compeed® Blister Plaster Small (for sides of the foot).
The plaster should stay firmly in place for up to 7 days allowing your skin to repair itself. Please do not attempt to remove the plaster until it starts peeling off at the edges.
The plaster is intended for single use only. If it falls off too early, you should not attempt to stick it back on but you should use a new Compeed® Blister plaster.
Indications/Contraindications
A blood blister is a type of blister which a blood vessel has been broken beneath the skin's surface. As such, it can be treated as any other blister by using a Compeed® plaster. We do, however, recommend that careful attention is paid to the healing process of the blister, if any doubt occurs consult a doctor.
We recommend, for an open blister which is so large that it is not covered by a Compeed® plaster, that a doctor or pharmacist is consulted for advice.
No, this is not the intended purpose for Compeed® Blister plasters. A waterproof regular dressing is recommended so that the dressing pad covers the cut and the adhesive is only around the cut.
The products have not been tested on pregnant or breast feeding women.
For best performance, the Compeed® Blister plasters should be stored at room temperature (15°C to 25°C). They can be stored for brief periods above 30°C but do not let the temperature exceed 40°C .
We advise diabetics not to use Compeed® blister plasters unless they have consulted an appropriate healthcare professional as diabetes can lead to circulation issues and nerve damage.
Benefits
Scabbing is a natural wound healing process which protects a wound and prevents entry of dirt and germs. However, a scabbed wound is not beneficial from a healing perspective. In fact, moist conditions are more beneficial – as long as the entry of germs and dirt can be avoided. This is possible by using a Compeed® Blister plaster as it protects the wound whilst at the same time providing an optimal healing environment.
Yes, the plasters protect and cushion from rubbing to relieve blister pain instantly. In the unlikely event that severe pain persists, we recommend speaking to a medical professional.
A Compeed® blister plaster can stay in place for up to 7 days through normal activity like most high quality plasters.
Once applied the plaster can give instant pain and pressure relief. The plaster also acts like a second skin and helps the healing process.
Yes, COMPEED® plasters are waterproof. Although contact with water may reduce the adhesion, water will only enter through the edges of the patch, not through the outer film. If the adhesion is reduced, remove the plaster carefully by slowly stretching along the skin and replace with a new one.