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The ice and snow of Antarctica is no match for adventurer Antony Jinman of Plymouth. Jinman is attempting to complete the Three Poles Challenge: he crossed the North Pole in 2010, is doing the South Pole now, and has his sights set on Mt. Everest for 2015.
He has been in Antarctica for three weeks and has already managed to cover 230 miles. “I am very happy with my progress,” the 32-year-old posted on his blog. “I am delighted to have covered 91 nautical miles (about 95 miles) in the last week.” Some of the challenges Jinman faces include blizzards, tiredness, and blisters on his feet from walking and on his hands from pulling his supply sled.
Blisters on the feet aren’t always serious, but they can be annoying and painful. For help with this skin condition, consider seeing a podiatrist like Dr. Howard Hyman of The Podiatry Center, P.C. Dr. Hyman can give you advice on the best ways to care for and prevent blisters.
Blisters on the Feet
When tight or ill-fitting footwear is worn, many times a foot blister may develop. Blisters can even develop by constant rubbing from the shoe, often times leading to pain.
What is a Foot Blister?
A foot blister is a small pocket that is filled with fluid, forming on the upper most layer of the skin. Blisters are filled with clear fluid, and may lead to drainage of blood or pus if the area has become infected.
How do they Form?
Blisters of the feet are almost always the result of shoe rubbing and constant friction of the skin and material. Long periods of walking in shoes, sandals, or boots which don’t fit properly can result in a blister. Those who often have moisture or humidity in the feet, are prone to blister formation easily.
Prevention & Treatment
Proper care is vital to alleviate pain and prevent infection to the affected area of the foot. The best treatment is to leave them alone. New skin will develop under the blister and during the healing stages, your blister will pop.
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