Diagnosis & Treatment

Browse the archives and discover how to stop painful foot blisters from ruining your favourite pursuits.

Callous & Corns On Feet: Similarities To Blisters

Callous & Corns On Feet: Similarities To Blisters

What causes callouses and corns on feet? Callouses are large in surface area but shallow. Corns are small but deep and more likely to be painful.

Forefoot
Lukes complex hotspot

Luke's Complex Ball-Of-Foot Hotspot Case Study

Luke's training for his first marathon. He's tried 3 pairs of shoes but is still getting hotspots under his feet. Read Luke's complex hotspot case study.

All Blisters
pop a blister without a needle

How Do You Pop A Blister Without A Needle?

You can pop your blister with something sharp, like scissors, a pin or a pocket knife. But what's the best way to pop a blister without a needle?

All Blisters
Should A Blister Be Exposed To The Air To Dry Out, Or Bandaged?

Should A Blister Be Exposed To The Air To Dry Out?

Wondering should a blister be exposed to the air to let it dry out. Does it heal faster? Well, at best, it's inconsequential. At worst, it delays healing.

All Blisters
how long does it take for a blister to heal blister healing time

Blister Healing Time: How Long Does It Take For A Blister To Heal?

Days, weeks, longer? How long does it really take for blisters to heal? Here's a photographic timeline of my last blister showing it took a bit over 6 weeks.

Forefoot
felt donut pad for blisters under the ball of the foot

DIY Donut Pads For Blisters Under Your Feet

I’ve got some DIY donut pads for blisters tricks-of-the-podiatry-trade to share so you can get the greatest relief for your blister when you need it most.

All Blisters
pre-blister hot spot ball of foot

When Your Hotspot Has Nothing To Do With A Blister

Not every sensation of heat is a sign of a blister coming. Some hotspot sensations lasts a long time but never turn into an actual blister. Here's why.

Sign up right now and you’ll become a VIP subscriber, with immediate access to the Vaseline report.

Subscribe to the newsletter