Foot Blister Treatment - Top 3 Mistakes to Avoid Using Compeed

Have you ever used a hydrocolloid blister dressing? You know, those yellow, gummy kind of blister dressings, like Compeed? I bet you’ve made one of these three common mistakes - I see people make them all the time.
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0:00 - Start
So in this video, I’m going to show you what these mistakes are:
👍 So you can start using Compeed properly
👍 And so you stop making your blisters worse
0:26 - Other hydrocolloid dressings
Now, when I say Compeed, I actually mean any hydrocolloid dressing. Compeed, Comfeel, Duoderm and Bandaid Advanced healing - they’re all hydrocolloids. They’re kind of a yellow gummy material. They come in lots of shapes and sizes, and they’re very adhesive.
0:44 - Good and bad
Now I love hydrocolloids. They’re brilliant at getting a certain kind of blister to heal faster. But for the rest, they’re bad news. Now that’s not the dressings fault. It’s our fault for not using it properly. Let me show you what these mistakes are now, so you can avoid them, as of today.
1:05 - Mistake Number 1
is to expect Compeed to prevent blisters. I’m sorry, but hydrocolloids just don’t prevent blisters! The skin shear that causes blisters still happens in spite of having a dressing stuck to the skin. And it's just far too common that blisters develop underneath it. Let me show you an example. Now if you don’t like looking at gory blister photos, then don’t look at this photo coming up. It's not pretty. I’m showing you this to highlight the ramifications of trying to get hydrocolloids to do something they're just not designed to do. Okay, here it is.
It just doesn't work. So please, don’t ever use Compeed as a prevention strategy. It'll almost always end in tears.
1:54 - Mistake Number 2
is to put Compeed on the wrong kind of blister. Compeed is not going to help a blister with a roof. In fact, it'll make it worse. Why? Because it’s going to stick like glue to your blister roof. And as you take that blister dressing off, you’re going to rip the blister roof off with it. I'm not going to subject you to a photo of this. But you can imagine why this is bad news. It’s bad news because it’s going to hurt. And it’s bad news because you need that skin to stay there to protect your raw blister base.
2:30 - So what type of blister is Compeed good for?
The answer is … deroofed blisters. You know those blisters where the roof has been rubbed right off, leaving nothing but a red raw sore. That's the base of your blister. Hydrocolloid dressings have been made for exactly this purpose - to help heal these red raw slightly weepy sores from the bottom up. Here's how it works. The weepiness stops the Compeed from sticking to the sore. And what’s more, the weepiness combines with the dressing to form a gel-like substance that helps the skin heal quicker. So much quicker than if you just let the air get to it and scab over. So the moral of the story is, never put Compeed on a blister roof.
3:20 - Mistake No 3
is to take your blister dressing off too early. Hydrocolloids are designed to stay on your for days at a time. Like 2, 3, or even 5 days at a time. Now if your blister is extremely weepy, a hydrocolloid is not your best option. But for light to moderately weepy deroofed blisters, hydrocolloids should be left on for days at a time. This will give the wound the environment it needs to help skin to grow back quicker. And to be more stretchy and resilient. And this is exactly what you want - strong and stretchy skin.
4:02 - Bonus Tip
And now for a quick bonus tip. Compeed is really sticky. But it’s common for an edge to roll-back and stick to your sock. The Compeed and your sock they bunch up and that lump can actually cause a blister. So my advice is to always anchor the edges of your hydrocolloid dressings with Fixomull or some other tape you trust to stop that roll-back.
4:31 - Wrapping Up
So there you have it:
Number 1, don’t ever use Compeed in the hope it will prevent blisters - because it won’t and you’ll pay the price.
Number 2, don’t ever put Compeed on a blister whose roof is still there - only ever use it on a deroofed blister.
Number 3, leave your dressing on for days to help healing.
And my bonus tip, anchor the edges down with a tape to stop roll-back.
So there you have it. If you’d like to know more about how to treat foot blister properly, so they hurt less and heal quicker, I suggest you get the Blister Treatment Blueprint. It's a free flowchart that shows you step by step, how to make the right decisions for your blister.
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[@Blister-Prevention]

*Have you just watched this video and wished you'd never put that hydrocolloid on?* Because you've put it on an intact or torn blister? Well, don't panic! While it's on, it's not doing any harm. *It only becomes a problem when you go to take the Compeed off.* So consider just leaving it on for as long as possible until it becomes very loose. Then give it a soak in soapy water to help loosen the remaining adhesive and help you remove it safely.Hope this helps. ~ Rebecca 😃👣

[@philthewriter]

Interesting video. Having just walked 26 miles, I found Compeed did 100% prevent blisters in my case - usually get them in specific locations over much shorter distances. If they're caused by rubbing from socks or shoes, then anything stopping that rubbing on your skin will naturally help.

[@paigeschultz6951]

Thank you so much (sound effects are unnerving though- as we’re discussing painful blisters and it literally sounds like one bursting😳)

[@laranzoinks1634]

this is really helpful thank you!! my blister is partially (mostly) deroofed so I'm keeping the compeed on as long as possible!

[@karentaylor4371]

Thanks for the video .. a small tip - your voice did not come over very loud so I needed to turn the sound up quite a bit using my headphones at the gym .. but the sound effects were really loud and kept giving me a fright. Great tips on blisters though thanks

[@steezyskate9777]

yea seriously

[@Aerox90]

There are also closed captions (CC) available 🙂 So you could read as well, if you're in a area where you can't have a high volume-level on at the moment!

[@Bella7810]

I have made all three of these mistakes. Thank you so much for the info! I have watched several of your videos and will be taping my feet tomorrow for a race instead of using Compeed or bandaids.

[@SamSam-ke9zy]

Good video. I work in wound/burn care and backpack. I don't like the sound of the logo shocking my ears repeatedly throughout the video though. Its much louder than the voice. But thank you for putting the information out there for people.

[@ignatiusjayreilly415]

great advice, cheers!!

[@lisadavidson261]

Thank you for this very useful video!!

[@mistical1000]

Hi, I must say thank you, when I saw this video I already had put the plaster in my blister with roof, but I did not touch it, and after 4 days, it came out without tearing and my blister healed it, I just did what you said , I waited and it was ok.

[@sgeirmhor]

Made mistake No. 1 all too often...won't be again though. Many thanks.

[@supernoodles908]

Compeed is great. I often have to use them on my fingers due to blister from rowing (they get de-roofed a lot)

[@2011whack]

Very helpful 👌

[@pop-popmoose5359]

Thank You for an informative video. Volume leveling would help as your voice level is way softer than the crackly sound at each break. The crackly sound is way too loud.

[@chuckarmstrong1141]

Excellent advice. I learned the hard way over a 500 mile hike and made every mistake one can make. If it wasn't for some very good people along the way, I would have never made it. I have become very efficient with sport tape and duct tape. If I had to give one piece of advise, STOP the second you feel a hot spot or ANY discomfort of the feet. You can stop almost any blister, if you pay attention.

[@tman2208]

Chuck Armstrong y

[@frenchdragon2]

Thank you for this video!

[@Blister-Prevention]

It's a pleasure David :)

[@ageofechochambers9469]

Thankyou

[@zinodz2]

Hi I keep using these on my blisters and they do great job but when I get better I find it very difficult to remove it even when it starts to roll off. Any advice on how to remove it easily and safely

[@zinodz2]

thanks for the reply, unfortunately that method doesn't work for me as i use it on my stump where i have hair there. i know others who apply it on their feet say it comes off easily. i have to use oil to peel it off. thanks

[@wildfoxtrail]

Any tips welcomed: I mostly ultra trail run in dry weather, between 35-115 F degrees. I wear Cep short running socks. I never get blisters! I do have calluses on my bunion and big toe, i keep it as soft and small as possible. I ran 85 miles in humid weather and it rained for about 45 minutes but my socks and shoes were soaked. I have had wet feet before running but in drier weather. I am going back next year to this event and I want to avoid blisters because i got a blister on each foot on the foot pad while running, i could still run but it was not ideal. The day after it hurt way more just walking and on the flight back it was hurting so much i had to ask for pain killers to the flight attendant. I tried using a needle before i flew back and some fluid came out on one but it just filled up again. Then i saw your videos and didn't do that anymore. Just kept it clean. Used a liquid antiseptic.day 5 now and i can run again. Another thing I did before the race is i applied Happy Toes from Squirrel Nut Butter on my feet but maybe it made it harder to keep my feet dry, my socks and shoes eventually dried out and i changed socks at mile 50.

[@Blister-Prevention]

Where to start, Giovanna? There is a tonne of info on my website. Just use the search bar, tags and categories on this page to find what you're looking for: www.blister-prevention.com/blog/ Or be guided through everything you need to know, plus get my advice with this: www.blister-prevention.com/blister-course/

[@beepbeepneeeerrrrrm]

I will be going on a 10 mile hike, and I've applied my hydro bandage to my heel. When I hiked last week, my hydro dressing rolled back because of the friction of my sock and won a nasty fight with my already present blister - ain't cool! Would you advise covering the entire hydro bandage with leukotape to keep it in place, or do I need to only cover the adhesive corners like in the video? Thanks.

[@avaknott6365]

I use gel pads for blisters that I already have, not for preventing them, so they can’t form under the bandage.

[@yasmindaniella4067]

I’ve just seen this after putting a compeed on the wrong type of blister and ripping it off. Now my toe has a red raw patch and is weeping. Do you have any recommendations on what I could do to stop it getting worse? Thank you 😊

[@Blister-Prevention]

You're not going to like it Yasmin, but the red raw weepy patch created is the exact type of wound a hydrocolloid like Compeed is made for. The hydrocolloid bandage you use now needs to be a little bit bigger than the sore. Read this for more details on how long to leave it on for, how to know when to change it... 1) www.blister-prevention.com/hydrocolloid-healing/ 2) www.blister-prevention.com/how-to-use-a-hydrocolloid-dressing/ 3) www.blister-prevention.com/hydrocolloid-bandages/

[@yasmindaniella4067]

@@Blister-Prevention thank you so much for your reply! I was hoping you’d say that as I’ve bought plenty more compeed. Thanks for the help!

[@bertiechic]

This was really helpful Thankyou, I have stuck my compeed on a de roofed blister, and now it looks like white coloured blister has formed underneath the plaster, I am eager to start running again

[@Blister-Prevention]

Glad it helped. No doubt the hydrocolloid will help a little as you run, but probably not as much as you think. There's more to making blisters non-painful with ongoing activity than just covering it and protecting it from rubbing. You need to stop the blister-causing forces, which is shear. Essentially, implement the prevention. The way you do this depends on where the blister is on your foot. For example, if it was on the back of your heel, this is what you need to know: www.blister-prevention.com/blogs/prevention/back-of-heel-blister

[@ItsintheSunMoonStarsTarot]

Guilty of mistake no 1 & 2. Lesson learned 🤣🤣

[@amircastilla07]

Hi what could I use to prevent blisters for running? Can anyone help? Appreciate any help.

[@Blister-Prevention]

Depends where they are on your foot. courses.blister-prevention.com/courses/fix-my-foot-blisters-fast

[@tivianengel7789]

It does help reducing blisters From walking in docs

[@SM-ce1uy]

ok but the packaging did NOT say to not put on a new blister that has not opened... i thought something was wrong so I came across this video. I am so upset

[@marriedstarprestige5647]

Basically scrap first then apply.

[@minatran3652]

I just subscribed to your channel. I'm also from Australia.

[@Blister-Prevention]

Nice! Welcome Mina :)

[@minatran3652]

@@Blister-Prevention thank you

[@ugne3949]

Compeed always helps me break into dc Martin shoes, without there small protection I get severe blisters all over so I call the first one cap 🧢

[@nlgirlgamer501]

Oops saw this video after putting it on a blister roof

[@abbyyy22]

Me rn

[@kristofferpence]

Yep

[@roonilwazlib3089]

✌🏻same

[@nicoladollard1845]

I have a huge blister on my big toe o got compeed today but she gave me the small ones I put it on there now not even sure if it's right mine had a roof whoops have it on now not taking it off

[@Blister-Prevention]

It's a deroofed blister, right Nicola? If so, you can use 2 or 3 plasters to cover the area, that shouldn't be a problem. ~ Rebecca

[@NicksStuff]

Why are hydrocolloid patches ineffective preventively when tape is? (I understand they're not designed for that usage and would be a waste of money but why don't they work?)

[@Blister-Prevention]

The reason hydrocolloids don't work as well as you expect them to is intrinsically tied to the cause of blisters and the misconceptions around this. Blisters aren't caused by rubbing. If they were, taping and Compeed would work brilliantly. You can sustain friction blisters even with tape or Compeed applied. Blisters are actually caused by bone movement relative to the skin surface, and the resultant stretching and distorting of soft tissue - called shear deformation and the mechanical fatigue within skin layers when that shear is repetitive. That mechanical fatigue (the tear under the skin surface) is the initiation of the blister injury which takes up to 2 hours to fill with fluid. Shear deformation is reduced slightly when you have adhesive products like tape and Compeed on your skin - it spreads shear over a larger area thereby reducing its peak. Does that help, Nick?

[@charlotterachelbasabose2959]

I have open blisters on my right leg. Its been 5 days since the exhaust of a motorcycle burnt me. Is it still ok to use tge hydrocholoid on?

[@Blister-Prevention]

As a podiatrist, the information I provide is for friction blisters on the feet. Burn blisters are different. Please seek medical advice from your doctor.

[@Thawah]

You said if you have a very weepy blister, a hydrocolloid bandage is not the best choice. So what would be the best choice instead?

[@Blister-Prevention]

Light to moderate weeping - hydrocolloid. Heavily weepy - island dressing.

[@Thawah]

@@Blister-Prevention Thank you! I'm also wondering, should I shower in between changing my hydrocolloid bandages? I've had these same bandages on for maybe three days and they seem very ready to be changed. But I wasn't sure if it'd be okay to remove them, shower, then apply new bandages? Or should I avoid letting the water and soap touch them altogether?

[@Blister-Prevention]

@@Thawah It's a good idea to give it a good wash before you put the next hydrocolloid on. Just to reduce the chance of infection, and because I don't know anything about the severity of your blister or your health status, I'd be inclined to shower with with old one on. Then take your old dressing off, give your foot a little soapy or salty foot bath to clean it up, apply antiseptic and put your new dressing on. Make sense?

[@Thawah]

@@Blister-Prevention Gotcha. So, shower with the old bandages on, then afterwards remove them and do a rinse (I'd use saline) before putting new ones on. If I understood correctly. Thanks so much!!!

[@banandababa]

This makes a lot of sense. So if the blister still has its roof you just leave it?

[@Blister-Prevention]

Yes, if you can. But there are circumstances where you might choose to lance (pop) it: www.blister-prevention.com/should-you-pop-a-blister/

[@tidylife]

Well, I've gone and done every mistake 😭. I ended up with a blister under my blister and the compeed slipped and ripped the roof off. Horrid.

[@Blister-Prevention]

Sorry to hear that TidyLife. You'll know for next time!

[@TheNails3]

The Compeed ones I am using fall off so easily... I made sure my skin was dry prior to application but they just don't stick, shame.

[@Blister-Prevention]

It is disappointing, but not unexpected. And Compeed has quite good adhesion. But here's why it's not unexpected, and what to do about it ie: Fixomull 1) kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5rXnI2soZ5nkJo 2) www.blister-prevention.com/product/fixomull-stretch-tape/

[@rahulbhuma1472]

Yo I hate blisters

[@hanaeazougagh5719]

Me watching this just after taking it off hahahahahaha

[@londer71]

Compeed advises their patches can be used on both blisters that are intact and not intact. So you are basically telling us that that is wrong?

[@Blister-Prevention]

I'm saying I wouldn't. Especially in an athletic setting.

[@kavan1773]

👁️👄👁️ me watching this the day after leaving compeed on my blister roof

[@andrewtimm4770]

What the hell is a roofed or unroofed blister?

[@Blister-Prevention]

Pictures here Andrew: blisterprevention.com.au/foot-blister-treatment

[@res1tah71]

Hes a cute guy

[@ShrekIsLoveShrekIsLif3]

What the fuck bro

[@ar2nl]

interesting but...could you make it a bit more dynamic? it's really kind of boring

[@Blister-Prevention]

Sorry to bore you 🙃