You don’t have to live with blisters of the feet. In almost every
situation, we are able to help patients eliminate blister formation
completely.
Blisters are caused by either excessive friction and / or pressure. Our primary goal in preventing blisters is to determine what forces are causing your blisters and then reverse those forces. Treatments for preventing blisters may include:
Use orthotics or arch supports to reduce excessive motion in
order to reduce friction. The more the orthotic stops motion, the
less likely you will be to get a blister. For over-the-counter arch
supports we recommend the
PowerStep Medical Grade Orthotic. To stop
even more motion, see your podiatrist about a custom orthotic. If
custom orthotics are used, they are designed specifically to
eliminate the friction that causes the blisters.
Every morning, after drying your feet apply a foot antiperspirant
and deodorant. We recommend
Ostiderm Roll-on Deodorant and
Antiperspirant for the Feet. Safeguard against foot odor and excessive
foot perspiration with this antiperspirant - deodorant roll-on.
Avoid cotton socks – cotton holds moisture next to your skin.
Instead, wear socks that wick moisture away from your feet. The
Smartknit X-static socks are the best we have found. These socks
wick moisture away from your feet and are made with X-Static – a
silver fiber. The silver is naturally anti-microbial and these
seamless socks safely inhibit the growth of odor causing bacteria
and fungi.
If your shoes have “hot spots” causing blisters,
stretch your
shoes over that area. You can stretch them yourself with a
ball and ring shoe stretcher.
Find a shoe store with well trained shoe fitters to fit your
shoes. Our Shoe List has a list of those in the Seattle area. A good
shoe fitter will not help you find the best shoes for your feet and
also can modify the shoe to fit better over the Tailor’s bunion. If
you don’t have a good shoe store nearby, these
Orthofeet Shoes for Women and
Orthofeet Shoes for Men work great for Tailor’s bunions as
they have extra room in the toe box and are easy to stretch. Both
casual and athletic shoes are available.
If the blister has not "popped," leave it alone. Most of the time, the
blister will reabsorb and heal on its own
If it is painful, the blister can be drained, but leave the roof of the
blister in place. Wear a bandage over the blister.
If you have any concerns, call for an
appointment in our Seattle office.
Be sure to bring in a selection of shoes that you commonly wear. – Especially if you have developed blisters while wearing them.
Healthy feet allow for regular exercise and a healthier lifestyle. If
you have a blistering problem not relieved by the suggestions above, make an appointment to see us in our
Seattle office. We can provide you with conservative treatment
options that will relieve your pain.
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