If you have sweaty feet, wearing moisture-absorbing socks or changing your socks twice a day can help prevent them. If you play sport or exercise regularly, wearing sports socks or thicker wool socks can help keep your feet dry and reduce your risk of getting a blister. Dusting the inside of your socks with talcum powder may also help.
If you're going for a long walk, wear comfortable shoes that fit properly. Brand new shoes that aren't broken in may not be comfortable and may rub.
Stop immediately if you feel a hot area on your foot while walking, exercising or playing sport. If possible, tape some padding over the area. Wear protective gloves when using tools such as shovels or pickaxes, and when doing manual work such as gardening. This will help prevent blisters developing on your hands. Be careful when dealing with heat such as steam, flames or boiling water.
Make sure you use the right safety equipment in working environments involving heat or chemicals. Use sunscreen when in the sun. Keep your skin covered with clothing to avoid getting blisters from sunburn. You should also wear a sun hat. Always wear protective gloves when handling detergents, cleaning products, solvents and other chemicals. Home Illnesses and conditions Injuries Skin injuries Blisters.
Blisters See all parts of this guide Hide guide parts 1. About blisters 2. Causes of blisters 3. Treating blisters 4. Preventing blisters. About blisters Blisters are small pockets of fluid that usually form in the upper layers of skin after it's been damaged.
Treating blisters Most blisters heal naturally after three to seven days and don't require medical attention. When to see your GP See your GP if you have blisters that: you think are infected are very painful keep coming back An infected blister will be filled with yellow or green pus and may be painful, red and hot.
What causes blisters? Blisters can be caused by: friction to the skin heat — for example, from sunburn or a scald contact with chemicals, such as detergent medical conditions, such as chickenpox and impetigo Read more about what causes blisters. Preventing blisters There are a number of things you can do to avoid getting blisters caused by friction, sunburn or chemicals.
Actions for this page Listen Print. Summary Read the full fact sheet. On this page. Symptoms of a blister Causes of blisters Self-help for blisters When to seek medical attention for a blister Treatment for blisters Prevention of blisters Where to get help.
Symptoms of a blister Blister symptoms include: a reddened and tender patch of skin a raised lump filled with clear fluid or, sometimes, blood. Causes of blisters Some common causes of blisters include: ill-fitting shoes friction for example, using a shovel all day without gloves can cause blisters on the palms of the hands scalds or burns severe sunburn allergic reaction to irritants viral skin infection such as herpes or warts fungal skin infection such as tinea on the soles of the feet or between the toes.
Self-help for blisters Blisters rarely need medical attention, unless they are severe, recurrent, caused by burns or are due to an underlying infection. Other suggestions for treating a simple friction blister include: If the blister has burst, don't peel off the baggy skin pocket — let your body heal the area in its own way and in its own time.
Apply antiseptic and a dressing or sticking plaster to the area to protect it and keep it free from dirt or irritants. Don't use tape alone for the dressing, as removing the tape may rip the roof skin off the blister.
Change the dressing daily and re-apply antiseptic. Avoid 'folk remedies' like applying butter or vinegar. These don't work. When to seek medical attention for a blister See your doctor or other health professional for treatment if: the blister is caused by a burn, scald or severe sunburn the blister starts weeping pus yellow or green, sometimes smelly, fluid the area becomes increasingly swollen or inflamed you suspect the blister is infected you develop multiple blisters without any preceding skin injury.
Treatment for blisters If your blister requires treatment by a health professional, this may include depending on the cause of the blister : sterile drainage of fluid from the blister professional dressing or padding techniques antibiotics, in the case of a bacterial infection antifungal preparations, in the case of a fungal infection antiviral preparations, in the case of a viral infection treatment for any underlying allergy.
Read on to discover some of the causes of…. Health Conditions Discover Plan Connect. How to Get Rid of a Blister. Medically reviewed by Elaine K. Luo, M. Leave it alone Protect it Natural remedies Drain it Warning signs Prevention Takeaway We include products we think are useful for our readers. What is a blister?
Other possible causes of blisters include: burns sunburns frostbite eczema allergic reactions exposure to poison ivy, oak, or sumac viral infections, such as herpes, shingles, or chickenpox bacterial infections. Leave it alone. Protect it.
Try natural remedies. Drain it. When to see a doctor. Preventing blisters. The bottom line. Read this next. Medically reviewed by Debra Sullivan, Ph.
How to Treat and Prevent Chafing. Medically reviewed by Stacy Sampson, D. Recognizing and Treating Common Foot Problems. Fortunately, blisters can be prevented by preventing chafing. Protect your feet.
To prevent blisters on your feet, wear nylon or moisture-wicking socks. You should also make sure your shoes fit properly. Wear the right clothing. During physical activity, wear moisture-wicking, loose-fitting clothes. Avoid clothes made of cotton, as cotton soaks up sweat and moisture, which can lead to friction and chafing. Consider soft bandages. For problem areas, such as the feet or thighs, consider using adhesive moleskin or other soft bandages.
Make sure the bandages are applied securely. Apply powder or petroleum jelly to problem areas. This helps reduce friction when your skin rubs together or rubs against clothing.
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