Blisters
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- Blisters treatment
- Diet for blisters
- Nutritions and supplements for blisters control
- Blisters herbal treatment
We all get blisters at one time or another, whether from local irritation, burns, insect bites, allergic or drug reactions, infection, trauma, or illness. These little balloons are nature's way of insulating damaged skin under a coating of clear fluid. Medically speaking, if the size is less than 1/5 inch in size it is called a vesicle; otherwise it qualifies as a blister. Blisters are most common among people who have difficulty finding shoes that fit properly and athletes who may be running or walking long distances.
The fluid inside a blister is serous fluid, which means that its composition is same as that of the clear portion of the blood. As long as a blister is intact, its contents are sterile, and the underlying tissue is protected against infection. Therefore the longer you can keep the blister intact, the better off the tissue beneath.
General recommendations for blisters
- Applying tincture of benzoin and covering the area with topical patches, such as Compeed patches, helps to protect active feet that have blisters. This combination is also used by athletes who are trying to prevent blisters from forming. Tincture of benzoin helps to tighten and toughen the skin.
- Second Skin is a moist bandage that can be used to protect a blister. Johnson & Johnson's Elastikon tape is also very popular among athletes. If you are covering a blister that has burst, be careful to cover the edges so that dirt cannot enter the area.
Preventive measures for blisters
Many marathon runners use a layering technique to prevent blisters on their feet. Begin with a pair of shoes that are slightly big for your feet. Apply petroleum jelly to your feet, then put on a pair of thin socks. Then put on a pair of thicker athletic socks before putting on your shoes. Many runners and hikers apply New Skin spray before activity they might lead to blisters.
- Treatments for blisters : This section provides information about various treatments for curing blisters.
- Blisters diet : It gives information and guidelines to choose your sample diet to eliminate blisters.
- Blisters nutritions and supplements : This section provides comprehensive list of nutritional supplements for blisters.
- Herbal treatment for blister : This section focuses on various traditional herbal treatments used to cure blisters.