A hydrocolloid pad bordered by a thin film helps keep blisters from drying out, absorbs perspiration and helps promote a scab free, naturally healed blister.
*This claim is elaborated on further in the IFU.
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Warnings
Single use only. Sterility guaranteed unless pouch is damaged or opened. If signs of infection occur (increased bleeding, pain, swelling) discontinue use and consult a physician.
Sores on my ankles heal quickly with a dab of Woun'Dress and a 2nd skin blister pad protecting for five days, or changing it for five more days.My compression stockings help hold it in place
Best Solution for the Prolem that I've found. When seasons change & so does the type of shoe I wear, or a pair of new shoes that are not carefully chosen hiking shoes/boots, these are my lifesavers. I have very sensitive feet and blister easily, until my feet "toughen up" to the shoe I wear. I also can perspire a lot with exertion and of course, shower to match that. I found that these will stay on through all of that. If you find that they don't stay on, make sure your skin is completely dry before you apply the dressing. If your skin is wet at all, it won't stay on. Then leave it for at least 3 days. It only works on blisters that have lost the outside skin & have that vulnerable, painful skin exposed. For the hiker's problem: I HAVE FELT YOUR PAIN! But this is still part of the best solution I've found. I put an extra large bandaid or adhesive tape over the dressing, then a good pair of thick hiking socks. That solves the chafing and rubbing problem. If that blistering persists, you probably need a new pair of hiking boots. Make sure the heel fits right: it should not rub up and down on your foot with hiking socks on when you walk.
These do stay on for days in the center, where it counts, and the product works. The edges of the bandage come up. I trim off most of the edge except for a thumbwide area for easy removal. I find this helps.
These might be okay in ideal conditions, with clean, dry skin and no further rubbing of the blister, but I was horribly disappointed with their performance in a dire situation. I got a blister on my heel the first day of a 6-day backpacking trip in the Grand Canyon. These blister patches would not stay on, and I had to keep hiking. Ended up with a very deep and painful wound on my heel.
I purchased the product for a large blister on the side of my foot. It stayed on my foot very well and the blister is now gone. I like the fact that it is very thin.
I purchased this item to help heal blisters on a certain area of my heel. I followed the directions carefully. This product does not stay on the skin. It was a definite waste of money and I will not purchase it again.
A blister may be left unpunctured - healing will progress better this way. If a blister must be punctured for reasons of comfort, use a sterile needle.
Clean and dry the affected area.
Remove the pad from the wrapping. Locate the paper attached to the adhesive side of the product. This paper has a pre-cut groove. Peel away the paper from this pre-cut groove, exposing the adhesive side.
Without touching the center of the pad, apply to the affected area, and smooth it over using a rolling motion.
When pad loosens itself over time, remove gently by pulling away from the skin. The pad should not be left on longer than 7 (seven) days without changing.
Reapply a fresh pad and continue application until the blister is healed.
The product may also be used for cushioning to prevent blisters from occurring.
See inside for directions on how to use Spenco® 2nd Skin Blister Pads.
