Blisters on feet
Blisters are painful, fluid-filled lesions, often caused by friction and pressure.
Causes of blisters
- Ill-fitting shoes
- Stiff shoes
- Wrinkled socks against the skin
- Excessive moisture
- Foot deformities
- Biomechanical imbalances
What can you do?
- Keep your feet dry .
- Always wear socks as a cushion between your feet and shoes.
- Wear properly fitting shoes.
- If a small blister does occur, do not pop it.
- Cut a hole in a 1/4” piece of foam or felt, forming a “doughnut” over the blister; tape the foam or felt in place or cover with a soft gel type dressing .
- Treat an open blister with mild soap and water; cover it with an anti-septic ointment and protective soft gel dressing to prevent infection and speed up the healing process.
How can our podiatrists with foot blisters?
- Identify the source of friction and discuss treatment options.
- If the blister is painful, drain it.
- Remove the roof of the blister if needed.
- Prescribe appropriate medications, topical or oral.
- Recommend paddings, dressing and friction-reducing measures.
- Recommend shoe changes and/or orthotics.
For more information, book an appointment with one of our doctors.