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Blisters. (yuck)!
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What? Why? How? Shearing forces, pressure, moderate presence of moisture Clear fluid and/or blood accumulates in pocket formed between separated layers of skin. Painful. Fluid gradually absorbed. Blistered skin falls off. Painful. Secondary infection occurs. Antibiotics required.
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The Culprits wet feet stiff, rubbing boots downhill pounding folded socks rocks in socks dehydration/low sodium intake foot abnormalities (bunions, heel spurs…)
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Boots Get boots that fit well - experiment! Break in boots (~50 miles) Reintroduce feet to boots at beginning of season.
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Wear 2 layers of socks Layer 1 wicks: CoolMax/acrylic/polypro Layer 2 insulates: wool/wool-blend Try to keep the friction between the sock layers, not between the sock and foot NEVER WEAR ___(fill in blank)___!!!
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Even the Marines….
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While on the trail... Go easy on mileage. Keep pack light. Change socks every few hours. Change out of wet socks. STOP! And adjust/remove/dry at discomfort
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The Medicine Cabinet Reduce friction with petroleum jelly, talcum powder, bag balm, lanolin, antiperspirant Toughen skin with tincture of benzoin, rubbing alcohol, or strong tea (tannic acid) Pre-wrap sensitive spots/whole foots with moleskin, Second Skin, gel packs, athletic tape, duct tape. feet
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Treatment Use a sterilized needle Puncture the edge of the blister Antibacterial ointment Moleskin
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Other helpful hints. Consider wearing socks inside out. Try ankle-length nylons. Skip the pedicure. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.f my
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