Blisters
LITTLE SKIN SORES
Bubbles can be fun, but they can also signal damage. People blow bubbles in soap for entertainment but complain when they appear in paint on a wall or new linoleum.
Bubbles in your body are painful. When they appear in the skin on your feet, you develop painful skin sores called blisters.
Blisters are painful little injuries that can make it uncomfortable for you to wear many types of shoes or participate in some activities. They are common problems with easy treatments, though, so you don’t have to limp around when one appears.
Let Dr. Darren Silvester and the wonderful staff at Next Step Foot & Ankle Clinic help you manage skin issues on your lower limbs.
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BLISTERS
treatment options
There are many ways you can care for small skin sores like these. If you have diabetes or some other condition that negatively affects your immune system, they need prompt care to prevent complications.
Dr. Darren Silvester and our Next Step Foot & Ankle Clinic team can help you manage the painful spots safely, so they heal instead of deteriorating.
We can also help you determine what probably caused the blisters, so you can work to prevent them in the future.
CONSERVATIVE
TREATMENT OPTIONS
at home treatment:
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DO NOT PUNCTURE THE BLISTER
If the blister is intact, try not to puncture it.
If the sore has already ruptured, clean it carefully and rub antibacterial cream over it to help prevent infections.
02
CLEAN WITH SOAP & WATER
Clean it with soap and water.
03
COVER WITH BANDAGE
Cover it with a bandage and pad to help reduce pressure on the vesicle
04
ICE THE SPOT - AVOID TIGHT SHOES
Icing the spot periodically can help with any discomfort. Avoid wearing tight shoes that aggravate the problem as well
We may need to drain particularly painful blisters. We will wash the affected area, then use a sterilized needle to puncture the edge of the bubble and slowly drain the fluid. After that we’ll treat the area to prevent infections and cover it in a bandage.
Since diabetes so dramatically increases your risk for ulcers, if you have the disease, all sores, even small ones, should be checked by our staff rather than just caring for them at home.
HOW TO avoid blisters:
Preventing these sores in the first place can save you a world of trouble. You need to protect your skin from friction.
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This may mean changing your shoes or socks so your footwear doesn’t squeeze or rub your feet.
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Padding or taping high-friction areas, particularly when you’re active, can help reduce rubbing and discomfort.
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Keep your feet dry, too—sweaty moisture makes blisters more likely.
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