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- Title
Friction foot blisters: a review of the risk factors, treatment and prevention.
- Authors
Hashmi, Farina
- Abstract
The skin of the foot is susceptible to developing a range of mechanical dermatoses as a consequence of the repetitive loads generated during walking and running. The friction blister is included in this class of conditions and is not to be underestimated, as blisters can be painful, become infected and alter gait patterns leading to abnormal loading and resultant foot and ankle damage or overuse injuries (Bush et al, 2000). This article will look at the physiology of blister creation, risk factors associated with blisters, and prevention and treatment options.
- Subjects
DEODORANTS; FOOT; BLISTERS; FRICTION; HYDROCOLLOID surgical dressings; SHOES; FOOT orthoses; PREVENTION; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Dermatological Nursing, 2013, Vol 12, Issue 3, p36
- ISSN
1477-3368
- Publication type
Article