This article originally appeared on Backpacker Blisters: just hearing the word makes our feet ache. Getting one of these raw, painful wounds is the quickest way to ruin any hike, and although careful ...

Blisters are one of the most common injuries suffered by runners. They may seem a minor irritation, but they can cause disproportionate discomfort and have a negative impact on performance ...

After a record run, you may notice a tiny red bubble on your foot. Don’t panic. This is likely just a blood blister and not a cause for concern. Instead of being filled with clear fluid like a ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Everything about blisters is inconvenient. They’re unsightly, often ...

Medically reviewed by Adam H. Kaplan, DPM Key Takeaways Popping a blister can lead to infection and should be avoided, ...

Feet are, arguably, one of the least attractive parts of the body — made less attractive by any number of foot-specific afflictions, such as blisters. While you can develop a blister on your feet from ...

Fever blisters — also known as cold sores — are not only painful and uncomfortable but can also affect your self-esteem. If you’ve had one, you know how frustrating it is to deal with them and the ...

How to prevent blisters during outdoors adventures. If you spend any significant amount of time in the outdoors you know that you will occasionally get a blister or two. But there are ways to minimize ...

We encountered trouble almost from the start. Well, some of us anyway. Backpacks cinched up, we set off, putting the group camping area in our rear-view mirror. Our destination, a set of Adirondack ...

Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM Key Takeaways Toe blisters are fluid-filled pockets on the toes often caused by ...

Dana Ward spent countless hours conducting on-camera interviews at red carpet premieres and events. Wearing heels for hours left Ward with painful blisters, cuts and burns no matter how hard she tried ...

Blisters can pack a pretty mean punch when it comes to running and other athletic activities but there is hope. Blisters can pack a pretty mean punch when it comes to running and other athletic ...