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Got blisters? Here are answers. Painful foot blisters can put a damper very quickly on vacation plans, exercise or even daily errands — but there are steps you can take to help them heal as quickly as possible. Fox News Digital reached out to two podiatrists for their professional advice, including treatment of existing blisters and prevention of future sores.
ASK A DOCTOR: ‘HOW CAN I GET RID OF A COLD SORE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE?’ Here’s how to put your best foot forward this summer. What causes foot blisters? In most cases, blisters develop on the feet due to ill-fitting shoes — but they can also stem from medical conditions . Painful foot blisters can quickly put a damper on vacation plans, exercise or even daily errands — but there are steps you can take to help them heal as quickly as possible.
(iStock) Excessive friction is the most common cause, according to Dr. Alex Kor, a podiatrist with Hendricks Regional Health in Danville, Indiana. This can come from increased activity in a short period of time, often from wearing new shoes that haven’t been broken in yet, the doctor told Fox News Digital.
EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON THE BENEFITS, RISKS OF USING CASTOR OIL FOR WEIGHT LOSS Blisters can also occur when a bony pressure point, such as a bunion, gets too much friction from a new shoe or excessive activity in a short period of time. Other potential causes include going without socks, .
