Blister: to pop or not to pop?

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Blister: to pop or not to pop? Dec 4, 2013 17:06:41 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App

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I have a pretty puffy blister on the tip of my 3rd toe on one foot. I consistently blister there after long runs despite shoe and sock changes. It never really bothers me, so I just let it happen. Whatever. Except right now it is worse than it has ever been before thanks to my 17 miler this past Sunday. And I have a HM this weekend. Do I have time to pop it now and have it heal enough for Sunday?

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runaways Full Member Posts: 4,229 Likes: 6,654	Blister: to pop or not to pop? Dec 4, 2013 17:13:49 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by runaways on Dec 4, 2013 17:13:49 GMT -5 Poke it with a clean needle, express all the fluid, and repeat as needed. I'd keep it open rather than covering with a bandaid.
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sadlebred Moderator Posts: 13,421 Likes: 17,527	Blister: to pop or not to pop? Dec 4, 2013 17:24:20 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sadlebred on Dec 4, 2013 17:24:20 GMT -5 Pop it and use some moleskin around it.
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Susie Elder Posts: 21,025 Likes: 22,850	Blister: to pop or not to pop? Dec 4, 2013 17:47:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Susie on Dec 4, 2013 17:47:12 GMT -5 I'd pop it. I popped a big one on my smallest toe this weekend, and it's pretty much fine to walk/run on now.
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Deleted Posts: 0	Blister: to pop or not to pop? Dec 4, 2013 18:08:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2013 18:08:17 GMT -5 Make a small hole and pop, don't cover. And don't rip all the loose skin off. Leave that as the cover while the skin underneath heals.
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texassmith Full Member Posts: 3,660 Likes: 1,812	Blister: to pop or not to pop? Dec 4, 2013 20:47:07 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by texassmith on Dec 4, 2013 20:47:07 GMT -5 Dammit. I popped it and now it hurts more. Hopefully it will improve over the next few days. Sent from my HTCEVOV4G using proboards
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MrsE Full Member Posts: 4,930 Likes: 3,247	Blister: to pop or not to pop? Dec 4, 2013 20:48:52 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MrsE on Dec 4, 2013 20:48:52 GMT -5 Pop!
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Blister: to pop or not to pop? Dec 4, 2013 21:12:42 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App

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Dec 4, 2013 20:54:32 GMT -5 @vtcupcake said:

Dec 4, 2013 20:47:07 GMT -5 texassmith said:

Dammit. I popped it and now it hurts more. Hopefully it will improve over the next few days.

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It'll hurt way the hell less than trying to run on it for a half. Promise.

Yeah, I think its just because the top layer of skin is now touching the raw, tender layer underneath since I drained it. I think it should (hopefully!) toughen up soon.

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AAM2012 Senior Member Posts: 9,688 Likes: 8,484	Blister: to pop or not to pop? Dec 4, 2013 21:15:24 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by AAM2012 on Dec 4, 2013 21:15:24 GMT -5 I would try a product called newskin. It's in a tiny little bottle at CVS and it's awesome with preventing blisters and using it while your blister heals.
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jordylee Full Member Posts: 2,667 Likes: 5,426	Blister: to pop or not to pop? Dec 5, 2013 11:37:09 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jordylee on Dec 5, 2013 11:37:09 GMT -5 I am addicted to popping blisters. the skin underneath will toughen up!
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Deleted Posts: 0	Blister: to pop or not to pop? Dec 5, 2013 11:44:55 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2013 11:44:55 GMT -5 I'd just puncture it with a clean needle to get the fluid out.
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