How to Treat a Blister on Your Heel

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Wash the blister with soapy water.. Cover the blister with a bandage moistened with antibacterial ointment.. Avoid wearing the shoes that gave you the blister.

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1

Wash the blister with soapy water.

Step 1

Wash the blister with soapy water.

2

Cover the blister with a bandage moistened with antibacterial ointment.

Step 2

Cover the blister with a bandage moistened with antibacterial ointment.

3

Avoid wearing the shoes that gave you the blister.

Step 3

Avoid wearing the shoes that gave you the blister.

4

Add moleskin to the back of your shoes.

Step 4

Add moleskin to the back of your shoes.

5

Seek medical attention if your blister becomes infected.

Step 5

Seek medical attention if your blister becomes infected.

6

Wash your hands and the blister with antibacterial soap.

Step 6

Wash your hands and the blister with antibacterial soap.

7

Swab iodine over the blister.

Step 7

Swab iodine over the blister.

8

Sterilize a sewing needle with an alcohol swab.

Step 8

Sterilize a sewing needle with an alcohol swab.

9

Puncture the blister several times near its edge.

Step 9

Puncture the blister several times near its edge.

10

Let the fluid drain out of the blister but leave the skin intact.

Step 10

Let the fluid drain out of the blister but leave the skin intact.

11

Apply an antibacterial ointment and cover it with a bandage.

Step 11

Apply an antibacterial ointment and cover it with a bandage.

12

Purchase shoes

Step 12

Purchase shoes

13

Break shoes in

Step 13

Break shoes in

14

Wear nylon socks instead of cotton if your feet sweat a lot.

Step 14

Wear nylon socks instead of cotton if your feet sweat a lot.

15

Put on 2 pairs of thin socks for extra cushion.

Step 15

Put on 2 pairs of thin socks for extra cushion.

16

Use talcum powder in your socks to absorb sweat.

Step 16

Use talcum powder in your socks to absorb sweat.

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