Home care for blisters includes:
- Avoid activities that cause blisters.
- Clean the blister gently with soap and water.
- Apply a protective bandage over the blister.
- Do not puncture a blister. This increases the risk of infection.
- Care for a ruptured blister:
- Clean the skin gently with soap and water.
- Apply antibiotic ointment.
- Apply a protective bandage over the blister.
- Protect the skin from blisters:
- Apply petroleum jelly to the skin.
- Use foot pads to protect the skin.
- Care for your feet:
- Avoid footwear that places pressure on the foot.
- Avoid shoes that are too small.
- Avoid high-heeled shoes.
- Break-in new shoes slowly.
- Change shoes and socks when they become wet.
