If a blister isn't too painful, try to keep it intact. Unbroken skin over a blister may provide a natural barrier to bacteria and decreases the risk of infection. Cover it with an adhesive bandage. If ...

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 ...

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If a blister isn’t too painful, try to keep it intact. Unbroken skin over a blister provides a natural barrier to bacteria and decreases the risk of infection. Cover a small blister with an adhesive ...