Where people used to stick an ordinary band-aid on a blister on their foot, they now choose a blister plaster. This suggests that the need is high. Poorly fitted footwear or slipping socks that lead to blister formation are culprits. If they have resulted in blister formation, a blister plaster helps to reduce pressure and further friction. Without blister patches, even marathon runners with ill-fitting footwear would not be able to continue running.
What is a blister patch?
By definition, a blister plaster is a wound plaster that is more suitable than conventional wound plasters for the initial treatment of blisters on feet or hands. The hygienic quick dressing for blisters relieves pressure and seals the developing blister airtight from further stress or chafing. Various manufacturers offer blister plasters of different quality.
Shapes, types and types
By definition, a blister plaster is a wound plaster that is more suitable than conventional wound plasters for the initial treatment of blisters on feet or hands. There are various forms, types and kinds of blister plasters, with slight differences in quality and different sizes playing a role. What they have in common is that after application they reduce the pain of pressure and allow you to continue walking. Qualitatively, however, differences are noticeable in the practical test. Two well-known manufacturers promise good durability and long adhesion for their blister plasters. However, this is not guaranteed with every blister plaster. Blister plasters are transparent or skin-colored so that it is not obvious that a blister plaster has been applied. Thanks to their design, they are supposed to keep dirt, germs and water away from the blister. At the same time, the reduction of friction after the application of the blister plaster makes regeneration faster. Since blisters dry faster in the air, blister plasters should not be worn for too long. If the blister is already open, apply a fresh blister patch in the morning. It is best to remove the blister plaster at night. One manufacturer offers skin-colored blister plasters especially for toes and others for the heel. The price is quite respectable for five pieces, but the utility value is high. The pressure relief is noticeable in the blister plaster of both manufacturers. As a supplement, blister gels and pressure-stop pads are offered, which can be cut to size individually. Whether these are useful, everyone must try out for themselves. The transparent hydrocoloid blister plasters from both manufacturers are interesting because they can absorb escaping blister fluid. They form a padded layer on the already opened blister and relieve the foot from further pressure.
Structure, function and mode of action
Depending on whether you’re dealing with a specially tailored blister patch for toes and fingers or the heel, the shape of the blister patch is slightly different. Essentially, the construction of blister plasters borrows from that of wound plasters. However, in contrast, a blister plaster is made of a transparent film that supports normal movements on the foot. Thanks to the smooth surface, the blister plaster does not stick to the sock or the edge of the shoe and does not come off. A thin wound pad provides pressure relief and significant pain relief. Large or small blister plasters can also provide some protection to larger sore areas on the foot. A blister can occur anywhere on the foot or hands and can vary in extent. Under the foot – through which the body ventilates and releases fluids into the environment – particularly high adhesion is required so that the blister plaster does not come off after a short time. Thanks to the application of hydrocolloids on the plaster pad, the blister remains soft, is sterilely covered and is promoted by the blister plaster in the healing process.
Medical and health benefits
The medical and health benefits with the blister plaster are similar to the wound plaster. Pain relief, pressure relief, sterile wound coverage, and prevention of injury to deeper layers of skin are the primary benefits of the blister plaster. The blister plaster can be carried in a hiking backpack or on a stroll through town as an individually packaged or easy-to-cut quick-acting wound dressing. This means that the blister plaster can be applied as soon as you feel a sore coming on. With a blister plaster applied in time, the formation of blisters is prevented or delayed.The large-area gel or hydrocolloid filling protects the sore and cushions it. A blister plaster prevents contamination of already open blisters and relieves pain.
