Blisters
Updated: Aug 27, 2019

Cause: Heat, moisture, friction (more detail)
Appearance: Fluid or blood filled sack in an area of pressure.
Treatment: Lancing of blister followed by antibiotic ointment( bacitracin), bandage. Rest, offloading with padding of the affected area until new skin has grown. Prevention is the best treatment ( more detail). Taking time off of athletics for a period of days will speed up skin growth.
Long-term prognosis: Once skin has healed over, full return to activity.
Who to call: Podiatrist
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