Blisters can be painful. Proper treatment of blisters involves minimizing pain, maximizing comfort and preventing infection or contamination, if possible.
Small blisters that are intact (meaning that the bubble covering has not been broken) should remain intact. Do not break the blister—the bubble covering is the body’s way of preventing infection and allowing the skin to heal. If the skin is broken, or not intact, wash the blister gently with warm water and mild soap.
It is important that patients with diabetes are vigilant in examining their feet carefully, every day. Report any cracks or blisters to the podiatrist, and allow him to determine the treatment and dress the blister.
