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Blisters

Blisters

Blisters are small pockets of fluid in the upper layers of skin. They are caused by friction, burns, freezes or chemicals. The fluid inside the blister, called serum, is usually clear and made of plasma. If a blister becomes infected, they can fill with pus. Blisters that fill with blood? You got it, blood blisters. If you get a blister, don't pop it, the plasma not only provides lubrication but aids in cell division to make new skin.

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About Blisters

Preventing blisters is easy and can save you a lot of pain. The most common type of blister forms by friction, and usually on the hands or feet. You can get a blister from long walks, ill-fitting shoes, and extensive rubbing of damp skin.

If you are going on a long walk, or just know you will be walking a lot, make sure you have comfortable shoes that fit well. A foot that slides around inside the shoe is almost guaranteed to have blisters by the time your day is done. Blisters form best on moist skin, like sweaty feet. If your feet sweat a lot, frequent sock changes can help keep your feet dry. Athletic socks are also designed for this purpose, dry feet are happy feet.

If you have to wear inherently uncomfortable shoes, like heels or dress shoes, some preemptive taping or bandaging to areas likely to rub can go a long way to preventing painful blisters.

Wear gloves if you plan to spend some time using a shovel, swinging an axe, pickaxe or a hammer. The idea is to place a layer in between your hands and the tool, hopefully reducing friction.

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