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Try Blister Block bandaids, maybe? Those things are like armor. I've worn them for days and showered and everything and they don't come off.
@hotchildinthecity: Hmmm I don't know if they have those in the UK. I have some Dr. Scholl's blister band aids, but the raw skin area is so large that none of those will fit without having adhesive on the blister itself.
Basically the entire heel (sole) is raw skin and about 1/3 of the way up the sole of my foot from there all the way across.
It's almost like half of the sole of my foot has sloughed off.
Maybe try to create a blister pad - a thick pad, with a hole in the center (or thin layer) for the blister/thin skin. This won't be comfy but it will let you walk on it. Leave open to the air today to try to build up the protection.
I had some really bad cuts on my elbow and knee (fell off my bike) and I used these. They were amazing. I don't know how well it would work for the heel since they might be a bit big. The above suggestion for the blister block bandaids is a good one, I think they're similar to these fast healing ones.
@Ms. Martian: That's exactly what I need, but I don't know that they sell them in the UK. I'll see what DH can find on his way home.
This looks similar :http://www.boots.com/en/Boots-Advanced-Healing-Waterproof-Dressings-with-Pad-5-pack_2014/ It has the cotton pad in the centre but at least it's nice and big!
@KatNYC2011: You're welcome! Clearly, I would rather do anything than work today! haha
You should get some moleskin. It comes in a roll you can cut to size,.
You need to cut a piece larger than the blister then cut a hole in it for the blistered area. You may need to use several layers.
You then put an antibiotic ointment on the open blister area and cover that part with a normal dressing.
Alternatively you could try a heel cup- they are sold for people with plantar fasciitis. Some models have a removeable insert that leaves an open area for heel spurs. This would provide the same cushioning.
I was just going to suggest the moleskin! Great stuff. Also you might want to pick up some Dr. Scholl's For Her high heel inserts. DH got me some and they're fantastic. I can't leave any type of blister or scab well enough alone either...
@Eight6Eleven: I just wish I had lanced it and left the dead skin on. At least then this raw skin would be protected.
Thankfully Dh picked up bandages, gauze, tape, and anti-septic creme. Hopefully he'll take care of my stupidity when he gets home.
@Ms. Martian: Thank you SO much for finding this for me. I have one on now and I can finally walk.
I've been using gauze and antiseptic up until last night and then it was healed enough to switch to a breathable pad. And the best part of this pad is that I can shower while wearing it.
Hopefully I'll be walking normally by next week...
Another option I used for really bad blisters is 2nd Skin (traditionally for burns). It's a square piece of gel that you put on the open wound and tape for security (you'll have to anchor the tape properly for it to stay). It creates a friction buffer between the ground and the raw skin, so you can barely feel the blister.
ETA: pretty much exactly what Ms. Martian was talking about.
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So I had a huge blister on the bottom of my foot.
I decided to pierce it and drain the fluid. Then I think I made a big mistake, I cut all the dead skin away. What I didn't realize is that the blister went down at least 2 layers of skin.
So now most of my heel is red, very tender, very new skin. I cannot put anything on it (i.e. sock) and can't really walk on it without a lot of pain. So I'm currently walking around on my toe.
I'm currently soaking it in salt water.
I've asked DH to pick up gauze, tape and antiseptic creme on the way home.
Any other ideas? I have an interview tomorrow and have to wear tights/nylons and heels.
Ideas to toughen up the new skin? This hurts!