i walked home today and my toe was killin me so i took of my shoes and socks looked at my foot saw my toe and theres a blister type thing on it... how do i get rid of it??
2007-01-22 13:45:43 · 8 answers · asked by rayszlilwifey827 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
oh my gosh wont it hurt if i pop it???
2007-01-22 13:51:16 · update #1
its liek under my toe... my mom says sterilize a needle and pop it but i dont want it to hurt!.
2007-01-22 13:54:07 · update #2
Time will heal it, put a bandage on it only if you'll be walking a lot again, otherwise keep the foot bare at home to give it air. If it is a large blister, like 1/2 in or more in diameter, then use rubbing alcohol to sterilize the area and a needle, then pop it with one little hole (keep the skin otherwise intact) and gently press to drain it, then bandage it.
edit based on your new info: it won't hurt if you sterlize everything with rubbing alcohol and only pop a little needle hole, it hurts when you take off the skin, like rip a big hole and peel it. trust me, i am on my feet all day at work and get some MONSTER blisters.
2007-01-22 13:49:22 · answer #1 · answered by Bored Enough To Be Here 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first check out your nails and ensure that they are not rubbing against that spot. If so trim them straight across. This happens to me when I have neglected to trim my nails for awhile.
second - it may be simply from your sock rubbing against your toe in your shoe
third - failing the above 2 - it could be an ingrown toenail if it's right along side the nail or nail bed of your nail. If this is the case, you need medical attention.
4th - there's a possibility that you've developed an abscess from a small cut or hangnail. Keep it clean and bandaged, but not too tight. If it turns red at all, you will need medical attention for the infection.
2007-01-22 21:52:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your shoe or sock probably was rubbing on your foot the wrong way and caused a blister. Keep it dry and bandaged until it heals.
2007-01-22 21:48:21 · answer #3 · answered by Amanda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thicker socks. Or better fitting boots.
I always get a half size larger in boots just so I can wear an extra pair of socks with them.
2007-01-26 04:00:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like athletes foot, try using tinactin or some other fungal ointment on your feet. Also powder your shoes.
2007-01-22 21:49:25 · answer #5 · answered by Fruit Cake Lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG! It's a freakin' blister, either pop it or tough it out.
2007-01-22 21:48:30 · answer #6 · answered by BigTip$ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pop it and allow it to dry out and then let it heal.
2007-01-22 21:49:36 · answer #7 · answered by Ryne R 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to the doctor in case it is fungal and contageous
2007-01-22 21:48:35 · answer #8 · answered by bannantynegirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋