Foot blisters are usually formed due to choosing wrong shoes. The symptoms of foot blisters are redness, pain and itching. Negligible blisters can be taken care of at home, but if the infection persists or get worst it is better to consult a doctor. Given below are some home remedies for foot blisters.
1. Burst and drain it : Pop and drain the blisters is the most simple way and hygienic too. It is better to get the liquid out from the blisters than to keep it on and let the infection persist. Take a sterilized needle and puncture the edge of the blister. Allow the fluid to come out pressing slightly. Don’t pull the flap of skin now, let it stay on till it gets cured. Now you can use any antibiotic cream.
2. Apple cider vinegar : Apple cider vinegar can be mixed with pure castor oil and applied to the blisters on the foot for 2-3 times a day. Apple cider vinegar is supposed to be a very strong antibacterial and antifungal agent which when applied on blisters will help to heel faster.
3. Use bandage : You can use bandage or zinc oxide tape to cover the blisters if you cannot avoid stepping to a shoes. But do not forget to change the bandage when it gets wet or dirty.
4.Clear the dead skin : Once the surface skin is clean and dry, take it off by gently peeling it or cut it out. Now apply Aloe Vera gel or cream to help quick heeling. Vitamin E is also very effective to rejuvenate new skin.
5. Aloe Vera : Natural Aloe Vera is a best source to heel and repair blisters. Get a Aloe Vera plant, peel the skin. You will get a gel like liquid from it, now apply this to the blisters directly.
6. Oatmeal : Oatmeal is a good natural remedies for foot blisters. Take some oatmeal, powder it and cover it in a cloth. Now apply this to your blisters and leave it for some time, wash with warm water. You can also soak your feet in the warm oatmeal and water solution for some time, it is very effective and heels faster.
7. Personal hygiene : It is good to maintain a good hygiene by washing your hands and legs keeping it clean. Blisters need to be cleaned and kept clean to avoid fungal and bacterial infection to further worsen it. You should clean the blisters twice a day with antiseptic or warm water.
8.Use of antibiotic : Antibiotics can be used to heel the blisters faster. The best time to use the antibiotics is after you have drained your blisters. Clean the area and apply antibiotic cream or powder and cover it with bandage.
9. Blister plaster : Most of the athletes and runners prefer using blister plaster, as they cannot avoid wearing shoes. You can just place this plaster on your shoes or back of your feet.
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