If you have ever had pain on one of your feet while walking, you may be experiencing an annoying blister. Foot blister can be caused easily by the friction that is generated when your socks or shoes rub against the skin on your toes or feet. It could even be generated when you walk a little faster than usual, you wear shoes that don’t fit you correctly, or you have other problems with your feet such as a hammertoe, bunion or heel spur. Here we will provide foot blister care so that you are back on your feet in no time.

Medications for Foot Blister Care

The following medications may help to relieve the itching.

• Acetaminophen, more popularly known as Tylenol, is a safe bet.
• NSAIDs are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and the most easily recognized over-the counters include Motrin or Advil (Ibuprofen) and Naprosyn or Aleve (Naproxen).
• Regular aspirin such as Bufferin or Bayer may help as well.

Notes:

1. If your child has a foot blister, make sure to confer with his or her doctor first so that there is no chance that your child gets too much medication.
2. Make sure that you read the complete set of directions that come with the medication before taking it.
3. Only take the dosage that is recommended.
4. If you have had an allergic reaction to any of the above medications, abstain from taking it and try a different one.
5. Consult with your doctor if you are unsure about taking a certain medication in your quest for the best foot blister care.
6. Check with your doctor if you are or may be pregnant before taking any medications.
7. Aspirin is not suggested for anyone less than 20 years of age without the consent of the doctor.

When to see a doctor:

• If the blister is exceptionally large, meaning it's bigger than a nickel.
• If the blister on your foot burns.
• If it looks as if the blister is becoming infected. Be on the lookout for swelling, redness around the blister, pain, any kind of drainage or a fever.

Home Remedies for Foot Blister Care

1. Treat Small Blisters

If the blister is small, leave it alone. The skin that covers the blister will actually keep it sterile and prevent it from becoming infected.

2. Drain the Blisters

It is safe to drain the blister following the steps below:

1. Make sure your hands and the area around the blister are clean by washing them with warm water and soap.
2. Clean the blister further by applying rubbing alcohol or iodine.
3. Take a sewing needle and sterilize it with rubbing alcohol.
4. Take the needle and puncture the blister around the edge. Fluid will drain out, but make sure that the skin around the blister remains in place.
5. Cover the blister with an antibiotic cream and then cover it with a gauze pad or a bandage.
6. After a few days, check the blister and start trimming the dead skin away from the area with tweezers or scissors that have been sterilized with rubbing alcohol. Continue with the antibiotic ointment and bandages.

Notes:

• ŸSpecial attention should be paid to people with diabetes who have blister care feet. The wrong care could easily result in an infection or foot ulcer.
• ŸAny blisters that prevent a person from walking should be seen and drained by a medical professional.
• ŸMake sure to see a doctor if you see any beginnings of an infection, extreme pain and prolonged soreness.

3. Try Natural Remedies

• Aloe Vera gel. This natural plant is an anti-inflammatory and will cut down on the swelling and redness around the blister. It is also used for burns because of its hydrating properties.
• Apple cider vinegar. A little dab of this will help to prevent infections. It will probably sting for one or two minutes but it won’t persist.
• Tea. Black tea and green tea, having anti-inflammatory properties, are both good choice to cure foot blister.
• Tea tree oil. This is great for foot blisters because of its antibacterial qualities.

Preventions for Foot Blisters

In addition to caring for foot blisters, here are some ways that you can stop from getting foot blister in the first place.

• ŸKeep your feet moist so you don’t put them at risk for friction. Rub your feet with cream or lotion every day so that they don’t become dry.
• ŸBuy socks that will not encourage friction, such as those made with synthetic materials and reinforced toes and heels, which can help avoid extra friction around these areas.
• ŸIf you are a runner, coat your feet with Vaseline before you begin to take activities. It will give your feet a protective shield.
• ŸIf you have a problem with foot blisters, buy shoes that are a little bigger and wear two pair of socks to eliminate friction with your skin.