{"id":18949,"date":"2019-11-21T10:29:01","date_gmt":"2019-11-21T09:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/?p=18949"},"modified":"2019-11-21T10:32:09","modified_gmt":"2019-11-21T09:32:09","slug":"what-to-do-when-you-get-blisters-on-your-feet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/au\/blog\/what-to-do-when-you-get-blisters-on-your-feet\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do When You Get Blisters on Your Feet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In one of our most recent articles, we looked at the <a href=\"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/au\/blog\/no-more-blister-plasters-what-are-the-alternatives\/\">alternatives to blister plasters<\/a>. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/au\/2skin\/\"><em>pjuractive 2SKIN<\/em><\/a> is clearly recommended for this, of course. But what should you do if it\u2019s too late and a blister has already formed? If that\u2019s the case, it\u2019s important to treat it properly so you can quickly get back to wearing your favorite shoes and clothes. <em>pjuractive<\/em> knows the secrets of how best to treat blisters on your feet so you can be pain-free again in no time.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How do you treat blisters on your feet?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>By the time you notice it, it\u2019s usually too late and you\u2019ve already <a href=\"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/au\/blog\/yet-another-blister-on-your-foot\/\">got a blister<\/a>. Most people find that, when they get blisters, they get them on their feet\u2014which unfortunately only makes the whole thing more difficult, as you can\u2019t avoid wearing shoes. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to look after blisters the right way to help them heal more quickly. When treating blisters, we can distinguish between two different blister conditions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the blister is still <strong>intact<\/strong> and<\/li>\n<li>the blister has already <strong>burst<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have a <strong>blister on your foot that\u2019s still intact<\/strong>, never pop it. It\u2019s advice you\u2019ll read time and again in articles, but a blister that\u2019s intact is always better than a burst blister. This is because, with an open blister, there is always the risk that germs will get in and infect the wound. So if you have a blister that\u2019s intact, cover it with a plaster that sticks firmly to your skin\u2014not only will this prevent the blister from bursting, but it will also stop anything rubbing on it and potentially making it worse. You can get special blister plasters for this, which have a gel layer that gives blisters the protection they need.<\/p>\n<p>If the <strong>blister on your foot has already burst<\/strong>, the first thing you need to do is make sure the wound can\u2019t get infected. This means disinfecting it, which is easy to do with an antiseptic. You should then cover the burst blister with a plaster as well. You can use blister plasters in this case, too, since they won\u2019t adhere to the wound. They also offer the protection you need, cushioning the blister and therefore giving your skin the time it needs to regenerate.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18939\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18939\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-18939\" src=\"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_224378902_Blasen-behandeln_2-960x608.jpg\" alt=\"How do you treat blisters on your feet?\" width=\"960\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_224378902_Blasen-behandeln_2-960x608.jpg 960w, https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_224378902_Blasen-behandeln_2-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/shutterstock_224378902_Blasen-behandeln_2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18939\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">shutterstock_224378902<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>How long does it take for blisters on your feet to heal?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Anyone who gets a blister on their feet will want to be blister-free again as soon as possible. That\u2019s why people often ask how long it will take for blisters on their feet to heal. As a general rule, it takes up to seven days for a blister to heal again completely. A blister will go through five phases:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Sore feet<\/li>\n<li>Blistering<\/li>\n<li>Open wound<\/li>\n<li>Sloughing<\/li>\n<li>Healing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Of course, you will only have the open wound phase if the blister has burst. After a few days, the wound will then dry out and scab over. Unfortunately this slows down the healing process a little, as it makes the generation of new skin cells more difficult. However, new skin cells are gradually generated and the wound heals completely. Usually, an intact blister will simply heal completely, without too much skin sloughing off. However, it\u2019s important to protect the blister to make sure it doesn\u2019t burst and risk getting infected.<\/p>\n<p>If the blister on your foot simply isn\u2019t healing or the surrounding skin looks red, you should see a doctor. It may be that it has become infected. If a yellowish fluid leaks from the blister on your foot, that\u2019s also not a good sign and it\u2019s best to get a doctor to take a look.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Tried and trusted home remedies for treating blisters on your feet<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As well as the steps we\u2019ve just described, we have also found a few home remedies that are said to help if you have a blister and want to help the healing process along a little:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><u>Tea tree oil<\/u>: Not only does tea tree oil have antibacterial properties, but it also dries the skin out\u2014which is beneficial when you have a blister that is filled with fluid. Tea tree oil should always be used diluted, however. Apply three times a day to help blisters on your feet heal.<\/li>\n<li><u>Aloe vera<\/u>: There\u2019s a good reason why we also use aloe vera in some of our products. It can support the blister\u2019s healing process and also provides the skin with nutrients.<\/li>\n<li><u>Calendula salve<\/u>: Calendula salve has been popular for decades for treating skin problems on account of its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It helps the skin regenerate when you have a blister on your foot.<\/li>\n<li><u>Zinc ointment<\/u>: Like aloe vera, zinc ointment can also aid the healing process and supply your skin with the nutrients it needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So if it\u2019s too late and you\u2019ve got a blister on your foot, now you have a few things you can try that will help it heal up again. But in future, you can now easily prevent blisters by using our <a href=\"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/au\/2skin\/\"><em>pjuractive 2SKIN<\/em><\/a>\u2014so you\u2019ll never have to suffer from <a href=\"https:\/\/pjuractive.com\/au\/blog\/chafing-treatment-some-chafing-remedies-runners-athletes\/\">blisters on your feet or anywhere else on your body<\/a> again!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In one of our most recent articles, we looked at the alternatives to blister plasters. Our pjuractive 2SKIN is clearly recommended for this, of course. But what should you do if it\u2019s too late and a blister has already formed? 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