“Comforting a blister?”
I got a blister on the bottom of my foot a few days ago from friction. I did drain it 6 times because of the location and it is very painful to walk on it. I’m looking for advice on how to create a barrier so walking is less painful.
Female | 38 years old
Complaint duration: 03 Days
Medications: None
Conditions: Friction blister
15 Answers
Hi! Try looking for mole skin or an off loading pad that can be placed around the blister.
This is billed from the pressure recurring area. Must do incision and drainage without taking the protective skin.
You can use 1/4” piano felt the size of the ball of the foot or the full size of your shoe liner which ever is more comfortable and cut a hole the size of the discolored area and put it in your shoe with double sided adhesive tape you can get in the hardware store or sewing store
Jan David Tepper DPM,FACFAS
CEO Family Foot & Ankle Center
984 West Foothill Boulevard, Suite B
Upland, California 91786
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Jan David Tepper DPM,FACFAS
CEO Family Foot & Ankle Center
984 West Foothill Boulevard, Suite B
Upland, California 91786
O 909-920-0884
F 909/920-9810
WWW.drtepper.com
JDTDPM@aol.com
Blisters are caused by friction and sometimes is draining them does not solve the problem. The main concern is not having the area get infected or turned into an open wound. Putting gauze and antibiotic ointment can be beneficial. Using some type of pad to offload pressure can also be beneficial. If condition remains painful would recommend you seeking medical evaluation.
Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM
Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM
Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
I would see a podiatrist asap, due to likely there is a further underlying cause or condition that is not just a blister.
You can buy foam padding from amazon and cut it to fit around the blister while doing foot soaks. However, if he gets really red and swollen, I would see a foot specialist ASAP to make sure you’re not getting an infection.
Hello, Thank you for your question. We have to evaluate you and take foot x-rays if needed.
Have the blister drained. Place a clean sterile gauze pad as a dressing with an adhesive felt dispersion pad to remove pressure. Once healed buy a Spenco inner sole to prevent future friction blisters.
If you're a diabetic, get to a physician ASAP. If you drain it with a large enough laceration through the blister, it should not refill. You should apply antibiotic ointment to the area and keep it covered with a band-aid. If it looks infected, seek immediate medical attention.
Please do not drain that yourself. You could get a serious infection. We would be glad to see you and treat that and get you comfortable. Would you like to come in?
If you’re only looking for a barrier so walking is less painful, They sell those “ U” pads online and some CVSs / Walgreens
It needs to be lanced and a possible culture to rule out a fungus.
This type of blister is either caused by friction or by exposure to excessive heat. While the blister should be drained it is a very high risk, and not recommended, for you to do that yourself because of the risk of infection. Once drained a compression dressing needs to be applied so that the epidermal skin layer can reattach to the dermal skin layer. You would then have to not walk on that part of your foot for several days (4 - 7 days) - ie: non-weight bearing to the foot with the use of crutches; or only bear weight on your heel. I recommend you consult with a Podiatric Surgeon who is Board Certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Blisters can be very painful and I am sorry you are going through that. Draining it in a clean/sterile fashion can help to decrease the pressure. I recommend to use iodine or rubbing alcohol to clean the area. A clean pair of nail clippers can be used to clip a small portion of the roof of the blister to let the fluid escape.
It can then be covered with a band-aid and antibiotic ointment.
The trick is to rest as much as possible while it is healing. Basically the top layer of the skin as to grow back. Do not remove the top of the blister.
The next step, once it’s healed is to figure out why this happened. It might have been from an ill fitting shoe. It could also be from the way you walk with causes too much pressure at the ball of the foot. In this instance, paddings can be added in the shoes to decrease the friction. Even a custom molded orthotics can be a great way to prevent future issues.
When in doubt, call your podiatrist!
It can then be covered with a band-aid and antibiotic ointment.
The trick is to rest as much as possible while it is healing. Basically the top layer of the skin as to grow back. Do not remove the top of the blister.
The next step, once it’s healed is to figure out why this happened. It might have been from an ill fitting shoe. It could also be from the way you walk with causes too much pressure at the ball of the foot. In this instance, paddings can be added in the shoes to decrease the friction. Even a custom molded orthotics can be a great way to prevent future issues.
When in doubt, call your podiatrist!
I recommend you schedule an appointment with a foot and ankle surgeon (podiatrist) for diagnosis and treatment options
