[pct-l] Blister Treatment - Compeed Pads

>The suggestion of cutting a hole with scisors in the "roof" of the blister
>has always worked well for me. I just make sure that I remove a piece of
>skin about the size of a pin head, so the hole can't re-seal.
>
>I have found that covering the drained blister with a "Compeed" pad greatly
>relieves pain, and aids healing.
>
>Compeeds are gel-like polymer pads that are available at places like REI.
>They are a bit pricey, but if you divide the pain relief per step by the
>cost, they are cheap.
>
>Here is the way that works best for me:
>
>1) Drain the blister, and let it drain/dry overnight. If you don't do this,
>then the large amount of fluid seeping out of the blister will lift the
>Compeed from below.
>
>2) Cover the surrounding area with "Tincture Benzoin Compound" and let dry.
>This is a funky brown liquid that coaches use under athletic tape to make
>it stay on better. You can get it at most pharmacies, but you may have to
>ask for it at the counter. TBC will also make other dressings like Duct
>Tape stick better. DO NOT but TBC on an open wound: it hurts like hell
>(though it shouldn't cause any medical problems.)
>
>3) Carefully apply the Compeed making sure to not wrinkle the edges. The
>edges are feathered so DONT cut the pad- they come in sizes so you
>shouldn't need to.
>
>4) Rub powder onto the pad and the area around it, then Roll your sock over
>your foot (don't slide it) to prevent the sock from grabbing the edge of
>the pad.
>
>The pad will stay on for about 3-4 days. When it finally comes off, the
>skin under it will be dry and healing. The pads breathe so the skin under
>it can heal. These things are WONDERFUL!
>
>
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