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 ...

You just got back from a run (that last mile was no joke) and you’re so relieved to finally peel off your sneakers and sweaty socks. But, wait, what’s that on the side of your big toe? Ugh, it’s a ...

It's a universal truth that blisters are the worst (and very painful!). Here, an expert shares his tips on how to get rid of blisters. While I’ve always shied away from popping them in the past, ...

There's an unexplainable bliss that comes from buying a new pair of shoes. Before you even get the box scanned at the till, you've already dreamed up two outfits that will complement your purchase ...

We encountered trouble almost from the start. Well, some of us anyway. Backpacks cinched up, we set off, putting the group camping area in our rear-view mirror. Our destination, a set of Adirondack ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. Everything about blisters is inconvenient. They’re unsightly, often ...

So I have a nice nickel sized water blister just down from the big toe and over a bit toward the number 2 toe. Suffice it to say, walking is quite painfully sharp in that spot. So, am I better off ...

It can be tempting to pop a cold sore. However, popping a cold sore releases infectious fluid from inside the blister, increasing the risk of further cold sores, infection, and scarring. In this ...

A blister on the toe is a fluid-filled pocket that often develops due to friction. Blisters can be caused by insect bites, allergies, burns, skin infections, autoimmune diseases, and excessive ...