Ah, the joys of trail running! The wind in your hair, the freedom in your stride, the beautiful views, and uggh, a blister on your foot. Those pesky little blisters that haunt us like clingy exes.

After a record run, you may notice a tiny red bubble on your foot. Don’t panic. This is likely just a blood blister and not a cause for concern. Instead of being filled with clear fluid like a ...

This article originally appeared on Backpacker Blisters: just hearing the word makes our feet ache. Getting one of these raw, painful wounds is the quickest way to ruin any hike, and although careful ...

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD You usually do not need treatment for blisters, which often heal on their own.Make ...

What is a friction blister? If you’ve ever decided to break in a new pair of shoes by going for a long walk or run, you may have been sidelined by a painful friction blister. These fluid-filled ...

Medically reviewed by Corinne Savides Happel, MD Key Takeaways Dry skin on your palms can be caused by not having enough ...

A team of scientists has shown that the healing of skin blisters is driven by hair follicle stem cells, which delay their own development in the process. The healing process of the tissues in the ...