The majority of friction blisters heal on their own within 1–2 weeks. However, a few simple steps can help reduce discomfort and minimize the likelihood of the blister becoming infected.

Blisters on feet can be prevented by reducing the friction that causes them. This can be helped by: This leaflet focuses on foot blisters caused by friction. Areas of the foot will suffer repeated friction where there are:If endothermal ablation treatments and sclerotherapy are unsuitable for you, you'll usually be offered a surgical procedure called ligation and stripping to remove the affected veins.

Varicose vein surgery is usually carried out under general anaesthetic, which means you will be asleep during the procedure. Lee, R. L. P., et al. (2014). A randomized controlled trial of topical tea tree preparation for MRSA colonized wounds. small incisions are made. The first is made near your groin at the top of the varicose vein and is approximately 5cm in diameter. A technique called ligation and stripping involves tying off the vein in the affected leg and then removing it. NICE does not recommend it as part of the normal treatment plan for varicose veins. But it says the treatment may be offered if a doctor thinks it'll help and the benefits and risks are explained.

Epidermolysis bullosa: A group of diseases that result in blisters on the skin, some of which may be due to friction. You may require treatment more than once before the vein fades, and there's a chance the vein may reappear.