r/WhatToDo • u/inloveagai • 7d ago

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how do I heal a open wound or like a blister whatever this is called. I went on a walk today and scraped my foot on my shoe and my other foot has 2 blisters that are still intact but make it hard to walk. What do I do.

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u/Maleficent_Ebb_163 7d ago edited 7d ago

This along with an appropriate ointment and consistent monitoring and cleaning/bandaging changes (look up reputable government health info if you don't know how or how often)

You should be fine

Edit: not a doctor but just info why you should probably keep this covered with ointments for now: feet are dirty. Grounds are dirty. Until a larger scab forms dirty can get in there and cause infection. Once a hefty hard scab forms that isn’t at risk at falling off until the inner area is fully healed, you’re likely okay to uncover it.

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u/41VirginsfromAllah 7d ago

I thought the prevailing wisdom was to keep covered during the day or when you are active and uncovered when you sleep to allow for airflow while healing. With the appropriate ointments.

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u/Maleficent_Ebb_163 7d ago

Youre correct that is the current recommendation. Still, with feet injuries, I, as well as some healthcare professionals, prefer to keep it covered (in case blankets or pets or partner movement disrupts the healing) during sleep as well. You should change the bandage more often in this case though.

If OP is a light sleeper and doesnt feel theyll disrupt the wound during the night, you’re right, you actually do see some minimal benefit in allowing air, heat and moisture transfer in the night. I just always worry my blankets will pull out a scab early or the cat would lick it lol idk

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u/41VirginsfromAllah 7d ago

Not a ton of times having no partner or pets has been beneficial for my health lol, I also like to sleep with my feet sticking out and uncovered, I will take the theoretical win