Blister help?

[emsumm]

I had to borrow runners (long story, sigh), and I got a nasty blister on my pinky toe. Tomorrow I'm just cross training (probably some stairs and bike), and Saturday I swim, but Sunday I'm back on the perpetual loop that is the dreadmill. Is there anything I can do to speed the healing or cushion it or whatever?
TIA!

[zoidberg]

I usually drain them and slap on a bandaid if it is in a place that will keep rubbing. Then just wait until they dry out.

[emsumm]

Um. How do I drain?

[zoidberg]

Clean a safety pin or needle with alcohol and then just poke it. It shouldn't hurt if you just get it in the top skin layer. Then kind of push/dab with tissue until all the fluid is out.

[zoidberg]

But don't tear off the loose skin bit. You want that to kind of stick back down and dry there so it will protect the sensitive skin underneath.

[clseale]

Ditto Zoid. I dip in peroxide & poke them to drain. You might need to repeat. I just drained my marathon blisters for 3 days. :/

[emsumm]

I was just going to ask if I'd need to repeat. I did it 5 mins ago and it already looks puffy again.
Damn.

[runaways]

Sometimes if you lance it all the way through, so like in one side and out the other, it helps it to keep draining and stay down.

[gt7301b]

I use these band aids and don't pop them:

www.amazon.com/Band-Aid-Adhesive-Bandages-Multi-Day-Protection/dp/B000Y8W50G/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391175879&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=blister+baind+aid

[sadlebred]

I recommend Moleskin to cushion it. You can find it at the grocery or drug store with the foot care items.