http://www.webmd.com/content/article/43/1676_51328?src=Inktomi&condition=Fitness
Friction is what's causing those blisters to pop up; to minimize the friction, you'll probably need to tinker with your socks and shoes.
Your first step: Make sure your shoes fit properly. Obviously, shoes that are too tight can rub against your heel or toes, causing blister hot spots. But loose shoes can also spur blisters, creating friction by allowing your foot to slide around inside the shoe.
If you have bunions or heel spurs, you may want to apply moleskin or another friction-absorbing product like a gel or pad to the area. Double-layered socks can also help, because wearing them allows the sock layers -- rather than your skin -- to absorb any friction.
Another helpful trick: Apply petroleum jelly or antibacterial ointment to blister-prone areas. This makes chafing less likely.
Are your big toes or the soles of your feet especially susceptible to blisters? The rubbing may be caused by a mechanical problem like a tendency to roll your feet to one side or the other. If that's the case, specialized shoe inserts called orthotics may correct the problem. (You can find orthotics in shoe stores, or you can get them from a podiatrist.)
If, despite your best efforts, you do get a blister, here's how to treat it: Clean the area with soap and water or alcohol. Using a sterile pin or needle, make a small hole in the side of the blister and drain any fluid that has pooled there. (You may need to drain the blister several times.) Never remove the top layer of the blister -- taking away this protective flap of skin boosts your risk of infection. Once the blister is clean, cover it with an antibacterial ointment. You can also apply moleskin or another antifriction product like a foam pad or gel.
One final word: If you're getting blisters in places that aren't subject to friction, have your doctor check them out -- they may signal a skin problem that needs medical attention.
2007-08-04 23:50:50
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answered by Stephanie F 7
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Wait for them to heal. And try to keep your skin in good condition for example... if you got them from wearing certain shoes, stop until they are healed and then wear them again, but take them off before you get a blister (that way you are preventing blisters, and breaking in your new shoes.)
2007-08-04 23:45:24
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answered by Anonymous
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remove blisters
2016-02-02 04:03:08
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answered by ? 4
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Use a sterilized needle (put it under a match flame for a few seconds) to puncture it, drain any fluid, then apply a disinfectant and moleskin (or, if you have none or have no idea what I'm talking about, disinfectant and a band-aid).
2007-08-04 23:45:55
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answered by theboman@sbcglobal.net 2
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You don't. The reason they form,is to protect injured tissue.
2007-08-04 23:50:35
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answered by Sandyspacecase 7
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you can use an antibactearial cream it will help also dont pick at them b/c then they might leave scars
2007-08-04 23:46:39
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answered by mcbrittliciousness 1
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