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Burst blister that is weeping

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To monitor the progress of external infections - I was told to lightly draw a ring around the area. Then its easy to tell if it is improving (or not) over hours/days.

We were never told if it should be diamond/ruby or sprinkeld with hundreds, thousands and icing sugar though.

For me, this had a calming effect because if things were not improving, I could show the quack yesterdays ring as an instant indication that it is still getting worse and wating a few days to evaluate is not a good idea.
 
Thanks everyone. He said that it wasn't infected but has given me antibiotic cream. Since then it has started bleeding and looks very raw, so I am keeping a very close eye on it (or rather Mark is because I can't see it clearly enough - especially after reading the Diabetes UK website about "foot shock." I've also bought compeed plasters for the intact blister on the other foot.
 
I'm being over cautious again, but I had trouble with my feet. You are keeping it clean and protected which will aid healing, but I would suggest you visit your doctor or see if you can visit a podiatrist just in case.
 
Thanks Caroline. I appreciate and understand you being so cautious. If it gets any worse over the weekend I will go to the doctor tomorrow. I'm under the high risk podiatrist so will contact them at the beginning of the week for further advice/an appointment,
 
I suffer from blisters a lot (overly mobile feet and shoes don't mix) and I second compeed blister plasters, I have a stash of them at all times. I'm also a Skechers gal, very comfy and light but I find they can rub in high temperatures because of ahem sweatiness 😳. If you wear them again spray your feet with a bit antiperspirant (only after the blister has healed of course), it stops the feet becoming too moist and helps with rubbing 🙂

Hope it heals nicely, it doesn't look too deep so with any luck you'll be nicely healed in a few days 🙂. I also find that once a blister has ruptured air is the key, it dries it out which seems to help it heal up quicker.
 
Thanks KookyCat. Really sorry to hear that you suffer from blisters so much. I love my Skechers, it was a different pair of shoes, that are usually ok, which caused the problem. I only wore them for a short amount of time for a volunteering interview. I did leave the ruptured blister clear for a few hours but then it started bleeding, absolutely no idea why.
 
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