Users' questions

Do blister sticks work?

Do blister sticks work?

COMPEED® Anti Blister Stick is effective in the prevention of friction and blistering. 90% of users surveyed reported it prevented blisters and chafing on feet*.

How do you use a COMPEED stick?

Instructions: Apply on feet or other parts of the body, whenever you want to prevent excessive rubbing. Do not use on already formed blisters or open wounds. COMPEED® Anti-Blister stick instantly and invisibly reduces rubbing on the skin, to help prevent blisters from forming.

What is a blister stick?

A portable stick which instantly and invisibly reduces rubbing on the skin, thereby helping to prevent chafing and blisters from forming.

What does COMPEED do for blisters?

Hydrocolloid technology Thick cushioning redistributes pressure from the blister to deliver instant pain relief. COMPEED® has a tapered edge so it contours smoothly with the skin’s surface. This reduces friction and ensures the healing process is not disrupted by painful rubbing. Stays in place for several days.

What tape prevents blisters?

If you always develop blisters when running or hiking, you can use ZINC OXIDE TAPE or KINESIOLOGY TAPE as a blister tape to prevent blisters from forming. Both tapes work by preventing your shoe or sock from rubbing directly against the skin. ZINC OXIDE TAPE is softer to the touch, so is more comfortable to wear.

Can you put compeed on an open blister?

COMPEED® Blister plasters can be used at the stage when the blister is open, creating a wound. COMPEED® will protect from infection, dirt and water, and creates a moist environment which helps the healing. COMPEED® should be applied after the wound has been cleaned and dried.

Are compeed blister plasters waterproof?

Yes, COMPEED® plasters are waterproof. Although contact with water may reduce the adhesion, water will only enter through the edges of the patch, not through the outer film. If the adhesion is reduced, remove the plaster carefully by slowly stretching along the skin and replace with a new one.

Do blisters heal under compeed?

How to treat friction blister. Blisters often heal on their own without treatment. New skin will form underneath the affected area and the fluid is simply reabsorbed. The fluid-filled blister keeps the underlying skin clean, which prevents infection and promotes healing.

How do you get rid of blisters overnight?

Drain it

  1. Wash your hands and the blister. Wash your hands with soap and warm water.
  2. Disinfect a needle with alcohol. Dip a needle in rubbing alcohol to disinfect it.
  3. Carefully puncture the blister. Poke three or four shallow holes around the edge of the blister.
  4. Cover the blister with ointment.
  5. Apply a dressing.
  6. Repeat.