Blisters/Plasters

Dunstable Dasher said:

Seem to remember a post a while back giving details of what would be
considered a list of basic items to take on a walk, a mention was
made (by peewiglet ?) of a type of plaster recommed for blisters etc,
did not note the name and now cannot find it, anyone remember ?

Probably "Compeed".

Though the same basic approach to plasters (absorbs moisture from the
wound/blister) is available under other names, including various "own
brands".

- Nigel

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Seem to remember a post a while back giving details of what would be
considered a list of basic items to take on a walk, a mention was made
(by peewiglet ?) of a type of plaster recommed for blisters etc, did
not note the name and now cannot find it, anyone remember ?

I swear by zinc oxide tape (ask for it in Boots). Unlike plasters it
doesn't come off if your feet get sweaty/wet. Whack some on if you get a
hot spot, or put some on before the walk if you always have trouble in a
particular area. Comes as a small roll that can be torn by hand. Also
doubles as fix-anything tape.

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Quoted message said:

Seem to remember a post a while back giving details of what would be
considered a list of basic items to take on a walk, a mention was made (by
peewiglet ?) of a type of plaster recommed for blisters etc, did not note
the name and now cannot find it, anyone remember ?

It may have been Compeed. Tesco do an own-brand of the same sort of
thing.

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On Sat, 14 Jan 2006 22:17:28 GMT, in
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Dasher said:

Seem to remember a post a while back giving details of what would be
considered a list of basic items to take on a walk, a mention was made (by
peewiglet ?) of a type of plaster recommed for blisters etc, did not note
the name and now cannot find it, anyone remember ?

When yomping up our local hills, we swear by these:
http://www.hansaplast.com/international/foot_care/blister_plaster.asp

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Charlie

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When yomping up our local hills, we swear by these:
http://www.hansaplast.com/international/foot_care/blister_plaster.asp

I like the idea of a prevention plaster - must look into that. Thanks.
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On Sun, 15 Jan 2006 14:05:33 -0000, in
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When yomping up our local hills, we swear by these:
http://www.hansaplast.com/international/foot_care/blister_plaster.asp

I like the idea of a prevention plaster - must look into that. Thanks.

They're fantastic if you catch a rub early enough, true, but they also
beat normal plasters into a cocked hat when it comes to treating an
established blister - especially when one has no choice but to walk
home with a tired, hungry and very squeaky infant strapped to ones
front.
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Charlie

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Quoted message said:

When yomping up our local hills, we swear by these:
http://www.hansaplast.com/international/foot_care/blister_plaster.asp

I like the idea of a prevention plaster - must look into that. Thanks.

They're fantastic if you catch a rub early enough, true, but they also
beat normal plasters into a cocked hat when it comes to treating an
established blister

Looks exactly like the zinc oxide tape. If it is then I agree, they're
brilliant.

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On Sun, 15 Jan 2006 14:05:33 -0000, in
<[email hidden]> (uk.rec.walking) Fran

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When yomping up our local hills, we swear by these:
http://www.hansaplast.com/international/foot_care/blister_plaster.asp

I like the idea of a prevention plaster - must look into that. Thanks.

They're fantastic if you catch a rub early enough, true, but they also
beat normal plasters into a cocked hat when it comes to treating an
established blister - especially when one has no choice but to walk
home with a tired, hungry and very squeaky infant strapped to ones
front.

Oh, now you're speaking my language. Have you ever tried to walk
anywhere with a young toddler strapped to your back in a baby carrier at
the same time as having a baby in a sling on your front? Definitely
*NOT* recommended, and never, but /never/ repeated. I must admit though
that since discovering Compeed (and the Tesco equivalent) I'd never
consider using an ordinary plaster for a blister again.
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Dunstable Dasher said:

Seem to remember a post a while back giving details of what would be
considered a list of basic items to take on a walk, a mention was made (by
peewiglet ?) of a type of plaster recommed for blisters etc, did not note
the name and now cannot find it, anyone remember ?

Probably compeed as others have said. But I wouldn't say it was much
use with blisters while still walking, as the skin has to be both
clean and dry for them to stick, and neither is likely while still the
hill. They are excellent for treating them afterwards though, but I
only actually take them with my if on multi day trips.

S.

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Charlie King said:

When yomping up our local hills, we swear by these:
http://www.hansaplast.com/international/foot_care/blister_plaster.asp

Anyone know if Hansa stuff is available in the UK anywhere? I'm
allergic to normal plasters, and they do an excellent hypoallergenic
plaster which unlike micropore actually stays stuck! I bought several
packets when in Austria a few years ago but have now run out.

S.

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On Sun, 15 Jan 2006 16:44:39 GMT, in
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Mark Thompson said:

Looks exactly like the zinc oxide tape. If it is then I agree, they're
brilliant.

They differ from the zinc oxide tape I knew as a nipper, in that they
are actually individual gel-filled blisters themselves, but they *are*
kind of whiteish and may well have zinc oxide in them.
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Charlie

Dunstable Dasher said:

Seem to remember a post a while back giving details of what would be
considered a list of basic items to take on a walk, a mention was made (by
peewiglet ?) of a type of plaster recommed for blisters etc, did not note
the name and now cannot find it, anyone remember ?

I use Spenco Second Skin. Brilliant stuff, the sheer relief when I apply
it makes having a blister almost pleasant. For a few seconds :-/

regards
sarah

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On Sun, 15 Jan 2006 18:53:57 +0000, in
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Caldwell said:

On Sun, 15 Jan 2006 12:44:56 +0100, Charlie King
<[email hidden]> wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

When yomping up our local hills, we swear by these:
http://www.hansaplast.com/international/foot_care/blister_plaster.asp

Anyone know if Hansa stuff is available in the UK anywhere? I'm
allergic to normal plasters, and they do an excellent hypoallergenic
plaster which unlike micropore actually stays stuck! I bought several
packets when in Austria a few years ago but have now run out.

Let me know if you have no joy, and I'll look into sending you some.

I'm not sure if I've seen any hypoallergenic ones, but I know our
local supermarket stocks a range of their products, including condoms.
--
Charlie

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<[email hidden]> writes

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Oh, now you're speaking my language. Have you ever tried to walk
anywhere with a young toddler strapped to your back in a baby carrier at
the same time as having a baby in a sling on your front? Definitely
*NOT* recommended, and never, but /never/ repeated. I must admit though
that since discovering Compeed (and the Tesco equivalent) I'd never
consider using an ordinary plaster for a blister again.

Fair enough, but a warning to diabetics - I think Compeed are not
recommended on foot blisters.
--
Bill Grey
http://www.billboy.co.uk

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In article <[email hidden]>, Fran
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I must admit though
that since discovering Compeed (and the Tesco equivalent) I'd never
consider using an ordinary plaster for a blister again.

Fair enough, but a warning to diabetics - I think Compeed are not
recommended on foot blisters.

Good point and well made. Diabetics have to take extra care of their
feet because of circulatory issues - at least that's my understanding of
it. Read the label before buying - but presumably they'd be OK in an
emergency if used just the once?
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In article <[email hidden]>, Fran
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Quoted message said:

I must admit though
that since discovering Compeed (and the Tesco equivalent) I'd never
consider using an ordinary plaster for a blister again.

Fair enough, but a warning to diabetics - I think Compeed are not
recommended on foot blisters.

Good point and well made. Diabetics have to take extra care of their
feet because of circulatory issues - at least that's my understanding of
it. Read the label before buying - but presumably they'd be OK in an
emergency if used just the once?

Probably - the manufacturers are covering their posteriors by stating
the unsuitability of their product for diabetics.

The SPA foot-baths are also forbidden - but again if only used very
casually I wonder if they are "dangerous"?
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W. D. Grey said:

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In article <[email hidden]>, Fran
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>I must admit though
>that since discovering Compeed (and the Tesco equivalent) I'd never
>consider using an ordinary plaster for a blister again.

Fair enough, but a warning to diabetics - I think Compeed are not
recommended on foot blisters.

I've never seen this before, but then my pack of Spenco is quite old -
is it written on the pack, and if so what does it say? Compeed products
are sold for the prevention and treatment of blisters, especially on the
feet, just look at the packaging -

http://www.fieldandtrek.com/product-Compeed-Compeed-Blister-Plasters-25542.htm

- or do you mean "foot blisters on diabetics"?

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Good point and well made. Diabetics have to take extra care of their
feet because of circulatory issues -

Not circulation, nerve damage, rendering them insensitive to pain -
peripheral neuropathy.

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- at least that's my understanding of
it. Read the label before buying - but presumably they'd be OK in an
emergency if used just the once?

Probably - the manufacturers are covering their posteriors by stating
the unsuitability of their product for diabetics.

The SPA foot-baths are also forbidden - but again if only used very
casually I wonder if they are "dangerous"?

One of the complications of diabetes is peripheral neuropathy, loss of
sensation in the extremities. It is by no means inevitable that a
diabetic will suffer this, and indeed with modern methods it is much
easier to maintain good control and stave off the appearance of any
complications.

Peripheral neuropathy means that you run the risk of injuring the foot
and not noticing it, allowing the injury to worsen or become infected.
Diabetics are advised to examine their feet carefully at regular
intervals (like every time you wash them), to detect injury or the onset
of neuropathy straight away.

I've been type 1 diabetic for eleven years and so far have no sign of
neuropathy - but in any case, I can't see how it would have any bearing
on the use of blister plasters, Compeed, Spenco or A.N. Other. Once
detected, I have to treat any injury just like anyone else; taking more
care as diabetics can heal more slowly.

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They differ from the zinc oxide tape I knew as a nipper, in that they
are actually individual gel-filled blisters themselves, but they *are*
kind of whiteish and may well have zinc oxide in them.

I think I was looking at the roll of tape below those ones :~)

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Dicey <[email hidden]> writes

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I've been type 1 diabetic for eleven years and so far have no sign of
neuropathy - but in any case, I can't see how it would have any bearing
on the use of blister plasters, Compeed, Spenco or A.N. Other. Once
detected, I have to treat any injury just like anyone else; taking more
care as diabetics can heal more slowly.

Hi Alan,

To put this in perspective let me quote from the instructions that come
inside the pack containing the Compeed "plasters"

<quote>

In case of diabetes or inflammation consult your GP before using Compeed

<\quote>

You have to open the pack then look at the back of the instructions to
see this
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