How to Treat Foot Blisters

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. They are formed as the top layer of skin tears away from the tissues below, plasma-like fluid leaks from the cells and begins to fill the gap, cushioning the tissue from further damage.

Blisters often heal on their own without treatment. New skin will form underneath the affected area and the fluid is simply reabsorbed. The fluid-filled blister keeps the underlying skin clean, which prevents infection and promotes healing. Applying a cold or ice pack may temporarily help reduce swelling and discomfort. However, blisters can often be very painful so treating with a specialist blister plaster like Compeed®, can help because the cushioning relieves the pressure which reduces the pain.

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.

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.

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.

Few training programmes have captured the imagination of the public quite like Couch to 5K.

No matter what sport you’re into, nothing should stop you from hitting your personal goals every week. Unfortunately, something as small as a foot blister can do just that. And it happens a lot, even to top athletes. Whilst not as serious as a broken bone or a sprain, blisters shouldn’t be taken lightly. They can affect your concentration, decrease your performance and cause overuse injuries to your knees and ankles.

Anyone, no matter who they are or how good their life may look, can suffer from diminished mental health.

There are several types of hydrocolloid plaster that treat different types of uninfected wounds such as low exudate wounds, bedsores, superficial burns, leg ulcers1….

Wouldn’t it be great to live in a world without blisters, where pain doesn’t take the shine off new shoes or sporting endeavor?

Every parkrun you complete is an exhilarating milestone of achievement – regardless of whether it’s your first time taking part or you haven’t missed a Saturday morning run in years. Each time you cross the finish line marks another 5k towards maintaining your physical and mental fitness, along with the satisfaction that comes with being part of a supportive global community of parkrunners.

Nothing ruins a nice big hike like a nasty little blister, and ironically the former is almost always the cause of the latter. There are, however, steps you can take (no pun intended) to minimise the possibility of blisters rearing their ugly heads, as well as treatment you can undertake to ensure an existing blister doesn’t ruin your walk entirely.