are very painful! I'm walking around in slippers today to help with the soreness.

psychodelicide said:

Whatchbeendoin?

psychodelicide said:

That's no answer!

salt and vinegar is supposed to work.

pour loads of salt and vinegar into your slippers.

TheFrogSpawn said:

and eat them?

Lleena said:

sure, why not!

then fry the blisters and eat them too.

PREDOMINANT said:

I know, I'm purposely not answering, probably because I'm embarrassed as to how the blisters got there.

TheFrogSpawn said:

psychodelicide said:

so you were wanking - we all knew that anyway!

psychodelicide said:

I am baffled..

How did they get there, pray tell

TheFrogSpawn said:

I wish.

TheFrogSpawn said:

you're just joking aren't you?

REDFEATHERS said:

Okay, I'll come out with it. I took a walk in the park (4 miles) but didn't wear socks with my shoes. Don't ever be crazy enough to do that as I did, because you suffer the consequences!

I got a big blister on my left foot. Should I pop it and let all the fluid out, or will that make it worse?

psychodelicide said:

It makes it worse, just leave it!

Thanks, CarrieLee for your advice. I will not touch it, just let it heal on its own.

girl you haven't gone for a pedicure yet have you?



the beauty schools where the kids are learning have them at a reasonable price

I get blisters sometimes. I do niot know why? I think my shoes are too tight? Can that be a reason?

emm said:

Nope can't really afford a pedicure right now, unfortunately. But it sounds wonderful!

thesexofit said:

Yes that could very well be a reason. I have noticed that any time the skin on your feet rubs up against your shoes, a person winds up with a blister.

Found this on the internet:


Friction Blister

Description:
A blister occurs when the outer (epidermis) layer of the skin separates from the fiber layer (dermis). The skin will regrow from underneath. The loose skin is dead. Blisters can occur from heat, frostbite, chemical injury, or friction. Unless infection occurs, blisters usually heal quickly.
Broken friction blister on the palm.

See the doctor if:
the blister is unusually large (bigger than a thumbprint on the hand)
a ruptured blister has foreign matter contamination
the blister is in a critical area (face, genitals)

Immediate care:
Whether you should leave the blister or snip it away depends on where it is: Will there be pressure on the blister? Will there be chafing? In general, a friction blister is most comfortable if you leave skin intact over it. If the blister is uncomfortably tight, or if its location means it will have pressure on it as you work, you may need to let the fluid out.
Typical biker's handlebar blister at the base of the thumb, facing the index finger. This blister has already popped. After cleaning, we apply an antibiotic ointment.

You should either leave the blister alone, or open it completely. Don't stick a pin in it (this commonly causes infection). If you plan to open the blister, clean the area with Betadine. Cut at least half of the blister open. Apply antibiotic ointment. Now plaster the flap back into position. Apply a dressing that puts light pressure on the blister area.


I thought about opening up the blister and letting the pus drain out, but that seems kinda morbid. Best to leave well enough alone, let it heal on its own.

psychodelicide said:

You can do your own pedicure for much less. Just get a basin to soak your feet in with hot water (as hot as you can stand) and mix a half bottle of hydrogen peroxide. The peroxide will eat all the dead skin off and make it easier to pumice. I used to do this every week but I've been too busy. I have a foot bath that keeps the water warmer for longer which is nice but anything will do. Get a good foot cream after and you're done! I promise you'll have soft feet!

if you can get you hands on some fly larve/maggots, put them on a bandage and apply that over you blister. they'll eat it right up.

CarrieLee said:

yeah but it's good to watch what they do and then try it yourself

cuticles, nails, and rasping those dry heels... then finishing off with some shea butter and let it soak in




oh yeah, and the blister - i had a huge one this time last year on the bottom of my foot pad. you will feel much better once you drain it

emm said:

Eh it's all the same to me, I'm just looking for soft feet. I can cut my cuticles and paint my nails just fine. It's a treat for someone else to do it but it gets expensive!