Blister Prevention and Treatment

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Friction Blisters are the bane of backcountry travelers everywhere. Most can be prevented with good footwear and foot hygiene. Additional protection can also come from applying Tincture of Benzoin to blister prone areas and "hot spots" before they blister and covering the area with flexible medical tape. Tincture of Benzoin is an alcohol-based plant product that helps tape adhere at the same time it toughens and protects your skin. Tincture of Benzoin comes in one and two ounce narrow mouth round Nalgene bottles; both types of bottles fit into the medium 4-loop velcro strips in our first aid packs.

If you already have a blister and want to continue hiking: remove the lid, clean thoroughly, and then apply a hydrogel pad over the wound for protection and pain relief. They come as five pre-cut dressings with self-stick backing. Once you have a blister these are the best dressings to use to relieve pain and promote healing. We recommend using them in combination with an ENGO patch. Of course, prevention is better.

Blister Prevention and Treatment

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