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Blisters. ( yuck )!

Blisters. ( yuck )!. http://www.hughston.com/hha/a.11.2.6.htm. 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.

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Blisters. ( yuck )!

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  1. Blisters. (yuck)! http://www.hughston.com/hha/a.11.2.6.htm

  2. 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.

  3. The Culprits • wet feet • stiff, rubbing boots • downhill pounding • folded socks • rocks in socks • foxes in soxes • dehydration/low sodium intake • foot abnormalies (bunions, heel spurs…)

  4. Boots • Get boots that fit well---experiment! • Break in boots …………………………… …………………….50 miles ……………... ………………………… • Reintroduce feet to boots at beginning of season.

  5. Wear 2 layers of socks • Layer 1 wicks: CoolMax/acrylic/polypro • Layer 2 insulates: wool/wool-blend • NEVER WEAR ___(fill in blank)___!!!

  6. Even the Marines….

  7. 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

  8. The medicine cabinet • Reduce friction with petroleum jelly/ talcum power/bag balm/lanolin. • Toughen skin with tincture of benzoin or alcohol or strong tea (tannic acid) • Pre-wrap sensitive spots/whole foots with moleskin/Second Skin/gel packs/ athletic tape/duct tape. • feet

  9. Other helpful hints. • Wear lining sock inside out. • Try ankle-length nylons. • Skip the pedicure. • Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.f my

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