A woman named Beth Hendricks has revealed her secret to not getting blisters. Beth is 66-years-old and has been hiking since 1980 and has covered 50,000 kilometers. Surprisingly, she has never gotten a foot blister. She says the reason for this is that she has really good shoes. She buys new shoes all the time and states that a pair of shoes only last for a summer. A podiatrist named Kent Renaud states you should wear shoes that are not too big, or too tight in order to avoid getting blisters.
Untreated blisters can worsen and make mobility extremely difficult and painful. For quality blister treatment, contact Dr. Carl Ginsberg of Pennsylvania. Our doctorwill attend to all of your foot and ankle needs and answer any of your related questions.
Blisters on the Feet
When tight or ill-fitting footwear is worn, many times a foot blister may develop. Blisters can even develop by constant rubbing from the shoe, often times leading to pain.
What is a Foot Blister?
A foot blister is a small pocket that is filled with fluid, forming on the upper most layer of the skin. Blisters are filled with clear fluid, and may lead to drainage of blood or pus if the area has become infected.
How do they Form?
Blisters of the feet are almost always the result of shoe rubbing and constant friction of the skin and material. Long periods of walking in shoes, sandals, or boots which don’t fit properly can result in a blister. Those who often have moisture or humidity in the feet, are prone to blister formation easily.
Prevention & Treatment
Proper care is vital to alleviate pain and prevent infection to the affected area of the foot. The best treatment is to leave them alone. New skin will develop under the blister and during the healing stages, your blister will pop.
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