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Post by cadoodlebug on Jul 26, 2014 16:02:03 GMT
and the side of the next toe? I wear tennis shoes a lot and I noticed that it felt like a rubber band tied really tightly around my toe. That's when I noticed this blister. Went to the doctor and he suggested putting a small piece of moleskin to keep the toes separated. And getting tennis shoes with a bigger toe box. I have a hard time finding shoes that fit comfortably so I guess I'll be going shoe shopping. Anyone else suffer from this?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2014 16:16:07 GMT
I don't have that issue but probably because I live in the south and don't wear closed shoes that often. And when I do, I'm ALL about comfort. I am, however, a huge fan of moleskin. Dr. Scholls is the best brand. Buy it on a roll and cut it to the size you need because if you buy the pre-cut pieces, they might be a little large for that area and won't fit as securely. (I use moleskin all the time when I knit because I like really pointed knitting needles, but I tend to push with the edge of my finger so the moleskin patch provides a nice little cushion)
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jul 26, 2014 16:19:56 GMT
I don't have that issue but probably because I live in the south and don't wear closed shoes that often. And when I do, I'm ALL about comfort. I am, however, a huge fan of moleskin. Dr. Scholls is the best brand. Buy it on a roll and cut it to the size you need because if you buy the pre-cut pieces, they might be a little large for that area and won't fit as securely. (I use moleskin all the time when I knit because I like really pointed knitting needles, but I tend to push with the edge of my finger so the moleskin patch provides a nice little cushion)  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2014 16:43:23 GMT
Kind of like a bandaid. It's just a soft, kind of thick pad. They come in either precut sizes (usually oval) or in a roll. It's sort of soft and fuzzy on one side and sticky on the other. You just peel off the backing and press it on to the area. In your case, you would want to put it directly across from the blister area so that the soft side faces the blister. It's very sticky and should easily stick all day or even a couple of days. I would change it out daily after you shower because if you get it wet, it could probably irritate a little (When I use it on my knitting finger, I sometimes leave it on all day but it gets wet when I wash my hands - on a finger, it dries pretty quickly but on the inside of your toe, it probably wouldn't and could cause more problems). Moleskin is really great to use on the back of your heel also if you have a pair of shoes that slip or rub.
Another thing that you might use if you have an active blister are those blister bandaids. They are kind of a clear, squishy cushion bandaid and they work really well to protect a blistered area. That would, obviously, go directly on the blister. I believe it is Band-Aid brand that makes those.
Oh - and just FYI - you will find moleskin in the foot care aisle of the drug store - with the insoles, foot powders, etc. There might be some in the bandaid aisle too, but definitely in the foot care aisle.
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Post by cadoodlebug on Jul 26, 2014 17:02:09 GMT
Thanks Carla, I've seen moleskin in the foot care area and knew basically what it was for but have never needed it before.
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