So it was critical that I had only the things that would get me through the hike: Blister pads.
Lamb recommended gel blister pads, which are often called hydrocolloid dressings, as "they are nice to provide cushion while allowing the blister to heal," she said.
If you do decide to apply such adhesive padding over a drained blister, plan on leaving it in place for at least a week.
This includes band-aids, neosporin, a wrap for sprained ankles, bug spray, gauze pads, and blister treatment.
After you have applied the ointment, cover the drained blister with some gauze padding or a gel-based plaster.
Ms. Garofalini said these, her "second favorite," were good for "really bad blisters" because the padding was slightly thicker than the Blist-O-Ban.
SPENCO 2ND SKIN SPORT BLISTER PADS $9.99 for 12 pads, www.footsmart.com.
Cover all areas where blisters could form with 1 pad, make sure well centered Use sticky dots or tape to apply pads.
Ms. Garofalini used this transparent gel pad on a toe blister.
Cover the area with gauze or a sterile pad to keep any blister fluid from spreading.[22].[22]
