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Step 1
This first thing you need to do is make sure that your shoes fit properly. Shoes can stretch out and cause your foot to start sliding inside the shoe. If your feet sweat and your shoes don't fit you can create a environment for getting a blister. If you are on your feet most of the day this can cause your feet to swell so make sure to find good shoes that will not be to tight or loose. When trying on shoes wear the same socks that you wear when working or playing sports.
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Step 2
If you are active in sports especially ice hockey, soccer,football , track & field it is paramount to wear proper fitting athletic shoes. If you ice skate a proper fitting skate will prevent foot blisters. A loose fitting ice skate will rub on the ankles and back of the heal and it will turn into a nasty blister. You should wear sport socks they have more padding in the heal and soles of the feet. Never wear wet shoes this will increase the chances of getting a foot blister. You need to use natural fibers such as cotton and wool for socks they will keep your feet dryer. You can also try foot powders to help keep your feet fry. Put the powder inside your socks and not into the shoe.
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Step 3
You need to treat a blister with a tent type of bandage. A tent bandage will protect it and let it breathe. You can also use a double duty bandage that contains antiseptic gel which can be bought at most pharmacies.You need to buy circular pads and cut them on the shape of a donut and put it on the blister with it in the exposed part of the bandage. You should expose the blister to air whenever possible to let it dry out. If you decide to pop the blister you need to make sure to sterilize the area first with alcohol. Do not remove the skin once you have popped it. Make sure to apply some medicine to the area and watch for any signs of an infection.
