Blister and sore care

A blister on a healthy foot is a nuisance; on a diabetic or neuropathic foot it is how an ulcer starts. We treat the wound properly and then find the friction that caused it.

What's Involved

Wound care — Sterile drainage or debridement and an appropriate dressing.
Infection assessment — Checking for cellulitis and treating it before it spreads.
Cause identification — Footwear and gait review to remove the pressure point responsible.

When to Come In

A blister that will not heal — Anything open beyond a week or two.
Signs of infection — Increasing redness, warmth, odour, or drainage.
Reduced sensation — Any sore on a foot where you cannot feel pain normally.

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