The blister is the swelling of the papillary layer of the skin, which looks like a blister. This new formation can have a different shape, necessarily clearly defined edges and be tight to the touch, and also disappear without treatment and arise without any apparent cause.
Why do blisters occur on the legs?
There are a lot of reasons for the occurrence of blisters:
- uncomfortable shoes, small, with iron or inward-projecting elements;
- increased sweating;
- infection with fungal infection;
- allergic reaction, to food, medicine or poisonous substances (most often plants);
- microscopic damage to the grass of the upper layer of the epithelium.
- skin contact with chemicals;
- thermal and sunburn .
On the feet of the blisters may appear:
- on the feet;
- on the fingers and between them;
- along the entire length of the lower limbs.
In order to correctly determine the cause of blistering, you need to seek advice from a dermatologist who examines the skin and makes a blood test and determines their origin.
Treatment of blisters on the legs
Treatment depends on the underlying cause that caused blisters on the legs.
When wearing uncomfortable shoes, the bubbles that have appeared can disappear on their own, unless they are pierced and make sure that these places are clean. It is recommended to make special baths :
- with concentrated salt solution - 3 times a day for 15 minutes;
- with potassium permanganate (weak concentration) - 5 minutes before bedtime.
If the blisters on the feet cause the fungus, then they itch. In this case, special anti-fungal ointments will help, in some cases even using antibiotics.
Burn blisters are treated as well as normal blisters. Be sure to select shoes in which their integrity would be preserved: very open slaps or sandals.
But it is better not to treat already formed blisters, but to prevent their appearance.
Prevention of blistering on the legs
To avoid the appearance of blisters on the legs:
- Buy comfortable shoes that match your size. Before you put on the street to carry the house, and closed shoes to wear on the toe (sneakers, shoes);
- When working in the field or in the workplace where chemicals are used, wear protective clothing.
- When relaxing on the beach, apply sunscreen to all open places.
- In the presence of food allergies, do not use food-allergens.
- Regularly wash your feet and visit a pedicure master.