Dress Shoes and Blistered Heels

Have you ever had that new pair of shoes that rubs against your heels and gives you blisters? Or maybe you have that favorite pair of high heels that after a night out leaves you wishing you had opted for flats. Regardless of how it happened, now that you have those blisters or raw heels, it's time to treat them. It is very important that when you have raw skin, you keep it protected from bacteria. A good barrier such as neosporin and a band-aid is always a good idea.

There are times that your wound can actually get infected though. In this situation, you may need to be put on a stronger antibiotic. If you start to notice redness around the wound, streaking up your leg or drainage from the area that is anything but clear, your wound could be infected. If this is the case, you need to see your podiatrist immediately. Your heel skin is very thin and your achilles tendon is right underneath the surface. This is an area of your ankle that needs to be well protected.

An important question is how should  you be avoiding this situation in the future? Women most often will buy their high heels about one size smaller than they should be. This helps you to better keep your shoe on your foot, but it also makes it easier for your heel to be rubbed raw. Many heels or dress shoes can be found that provide a little bit extra cushion in the heel area. These will help to prevent you from getting these blisters.

If you have a blister that appears infected, you should seek care from your  podiatrist. If you live in the Chatham or North Billerica, Massachusetts area, Dr. Wachtel would be more than happy to see you and help treat your feet. We are also happy to announce our Methuen and North Andover offices located at 451 Andover St. Suite 300, North Andover MA 01845 and 87 Jackson St, Methuen, MA 01835.