Things You'll Need:
- Sterile needle. blade
- gauze pads
- bandages
- antibiotics
- cotton socks
- lubricants
- powder
- insoles
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Step 1
Depending on the size of the blister you can decide to drain it or not. I recommend that if the blister is near a weight-bearing area and it is very large in size it is better to drain it then ti let it burst open on by itself. This way you can control the drainage and prevent infections.
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Step 2
To drain the blister you need to use sterilized needle or a blade. For added protection, you could use a match flame to ensure added sterilization just before you insert it into the blister. Stick the needle into the side of the blister and make a hole large enough to ensure you can squeeze out all the fluid. Next cleanse the area with alcohol swab and cover it with antiseptic cream.
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Step 3
it is recommended to keep the skin that goes over the top of the drained blister so it will act as extra protective layer during the healing process and will decrease the risk of infection.
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Step 4
Antibiotic creams , like Neosporin can help eliminate bacterial contamination quickly and prevent infection to the wound. Iodine and camphor-pheonol are also good at killing germs but only at high concentrations...
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Step 5
Cover the drained blister with waterproof adhesive bandage. Use gauze pads for large wounds and keep in place with waterproof adhesive tape.
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Step 6
To help in the healing process it is good to let the blister get some air. At night take off the bandage and leave it open to heal in the air.
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Step 7
There are ways to prevent blisters from arising. If your shoes are too tight this causes repetitive rubbing and friction to the surface of the area in contact. To prevent blisters forming use cushioning or pads that are available readily in the stores or buy a heel lift which will elevate the back of the heel of the foot so it stops the rubbing.
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Step 8
Wear socks so there is a protective cushioning between the flesh and the shoe. On long jogging runs or active sports it is recommended to coat the areas which are likely to form blisters with petroleum jelly which will help cut down on the friction.
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Step 9
Powder the feet on a daily basis before putting on socks so it helps prevent blisters to form
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Step 10
insoles are readily available on most local stores and help to reduce the chance of blisters from forming.
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Step 11
If the blister show signs of infection then you need to seek medical attention. Redness, swelling, pain, and heat are classical signs of infection. Also look to see if the fluid has an odor or unclear in color.
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Step 12
Make a moleskin pad if you do not want to drain the blister. Cut the pad into a doughnut shape and place it over the blister leaving the central portion open where the blister is. The moleskin surrounding the blister will absorb the friction and shock from the daily activity. Keep the skin clean and moisture free then the moleskin will stay in place for several days.
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Step 13
Blisters from burns should be treated in the same manner except you should always try to decrease the severity of the burn especially scalding wounds by running it immediately under COLD or ICE to remove much of the heat form the skin surface as fast as possible. Cove the burned area with antiseptic and analgesic ointment and cover with adhesive bandages.
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Step 14
When the burns starts to heal a way to prevent scarring is to rub some vitamin E oil or cream over the area
