28/08/2023
[WHY DO I GET BLISTERS]
Have you ever been out for a long walk with your family then all of a sudden you become aware of a 'hot spot' about your heels?
Maybe it's a new pair of shoes, maybe it's a distance you are not prepared for or maybe it's just the wrong shoes for the wrong occasion but you know, here comes a blister.
These fluid-filled lesions can not only cause pain and disablement, but they can also lead to ulceration and infection in the at-risk population of people with diabetes and circulation disorders.
Most people blame rubbing (friction), heat and moisture for the development of blisters.
Although these factors play a part in the development of blisters, blisters are actually caused by a force called shear.
Anthony has written a new blog all about blisters, how they form & what to do if you get one
https://www.completepodiatry.com.au/.../why-do-i-get-blister