Outdoor Classroom: How to Prevent Foot Blisters from Prolonged Hiking

The formation of foot blisters is due to the softening of the soles of the feet caused by sweat on the skin surface, and prolonged wear and friction of the foot pads cause local fluid leakage to form; it is often associated with shoes and socks, uneven walking roads and uneven speed, as well as hikers lacking exercise.

Preventing the occurrence of foot blisters must pay attention to:

One is to wear appropriate shoes and socks, shoes should not be too high or too small, it is best to wear semi-new rubber shoes or cloth shoes. Female comrades should not wear high heels and hard-soled leather shoes. The shoe pads should be flat, and the socks should be free of tears and wrinkles. Dust should be promptly removed from the inside of the shoes, and shoes and socks should be kept dry; two, hiking tours should be gradual, first near then far. Steps should be uniform, landing should be stable, and speed should not be fast and slow;

Three, before going to bed, use hot water to scald feet to promote local fluid circulation. Apply hand massage or apply kerosene to the prominent parts of the sole. In addition, medicinal prevention is also available, Sichuan Nutmeg, Fine Ginger, Bai Feng, White each 4 Liang, plus 5 jin water to boil until 3 jin, apply to the sole before hiking tourism, once a day.

If foot blisters occur, there is currently no cure, mainly to puncture and drain the blisters. First, scald the feet with hot water for 5-10 minutes and dry them with a towel, then use iodine or alcohol to disinfect the foot blister area, and then use a sterilized needle (sterilized with boiling water or alcohol) to puncture the foot blister to drain the fluid. You can also use a sterilized wool thread to drain the blister. However, when treating foot blisters, it is forbidden to cut the blister skin to prevent infection.

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