North Yorkshire 3 Peaks How to Prevent, Treat & Care for Pesky Blisters

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How To Prevent, Treat
Care For Pesky Blisters

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• BLISTER 101

• Blisters. Fluid-filled pockets that form on the
  upper layers of our skinresponsible for
  discomfort and even extreme pain at times. They
  most commonly occur due to friction against the
  skin, however heat and in some cases, chemical
  exposure can cause them too.
• Pesky blisters can put a real dampener on an
  otherwise pleasant walk. Knowing how to prevent,
  treat and care for blisters will benefit any
  walker on the North Yorkshire Three Peaks
  Challenge.

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• FIRST OF ALL, PREVENT THEM!

• You have blister-less feet. Lets try to keep
  them that way! Heres how.
• Ill-fitting hiking boots will cause friction.
  Friction equals blisters. Ensure that your boots
  fit well and break your boots in well ahead of
  any long walk.
• Wear comfortable wool socks that are supportive
  for your feet.
• Notice when friction is happening, and take
  breaks often on longer walks like one of NY3Ps
  North Yorkshire Three Peak Challenges.
• Keep your feet dry at all times and bring an
  extra pair of socks to change into should your
  feet become damp.
• Pack a medical kit for your walk, if you feel a
  hotspot stop to rest and apply a preventative
  plaster to the area.

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• IF YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE WHILE OUT HIKING. HOW TO
  TREAT A BLISTER NOW.

• A blister appearing mid-hike is an annoyance and
  could lead to pain, knowing what to do on the
  spot when you get one is important. Follow the
  tips below to treat a blister right away.
• First of all, take a break and rest! You should
  take immediate pressure away from the area and
  attend to the blister.
• A blister that is not yet broken should still be
  treated as soon as possible.Carefully clean the
  blister with a saline solution or clean water and
  apply a protective moleskin plaster.
• A broken blister requires immediate treatment.
  Clean the wound with a saline solution or clean
  water, apply an antibiotic ointment and a
  moleskin plaster to protect the area from further
  exposure.

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• AFTER-HIKE CARE

• Ouch! Youve arrived home after a long hike and
  its time to treat your feet, follow these
  healing tips for blister aftercare.
• If you have a large undrained blister that is
  causing extreme pain, seek help from a doctor as
  soon as possible. Where possible DO NOT attempt
  to puncture the blister yourself.
• A wound from a broken blister should be kept
  clean with a saline solution, which can be made
  at home. Be sure to apply a fresh plaster
  afterwards, and every few days give it a bit of
  ventilation.
• If you think that your blister has become
  infected, visit a doctor immediately for
  treatment.

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