Blisters

Blister prevention is important in all sports, particulalry running and football, where the footwear and activities can lead to blisters on the feet. Blisters are common in running and other sports. Blisters form due to friction against the skin on the feet, most often at the ball of the foot and the heel regions. Blister prevention is always preferable to blister treatment.

footmedics and Compeed have a range of footcare products that can be used for the treatment and prevention of blisters. The compeed anti blister stick is a handy sized lubricant stick that can be applied to vulnerable areas of the feet in order to reduce friction and prevent blister formation. Compeed also produce blister plasters in small and medium sizes, as well as blister plasters for the toes. Blister plasters prevent friction on the affected area of skin and they enclose the wound to help accelerate blister healing. Compeed also have footcare products for the treatment of callouses, corns, heel cracks and hard skin. Compeed cracked and dry skin cream is specially formulated for dry and cracked skin on the feet.