A GUIDE TO BLISTER MANAGEMENT

Friction blisters are a common annoyance for virtually all active pati ents at every level-from weekend warriors to professional athletes. Wh ereas small friction blisters are usually self-limited and amenable to conservative treatment, larger ones generally respond better when the y are first aseptically drained. Proper care of the blister site will ward off infection, a possible complication of both spontaneous ruptur e and therapeutic draining. Properly fitted shoes, socks, and athletic equipment, together with the judicious use of lubricants, can help pr event the formation of friction blisters.