Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 September 1895 — New Treatment for Blisters. [ARTICLE]

New Treatment for Blisters.

A surgeon in the English army has found that the best way to treat blisters on the feet is to insert the point of a needle or other puncturing instrument in the sound skin about one-eighth of an inch beyond the edge of the blister. Then paw the needle horizontally igto the blister, and' if raised the liquid will run out beneath. When the raised outer skin is pricked.it is apt to be sore and troublesome. After the liquid has disappeared flatten the blister, and cover it with absorbent cotton or something equally soft Persons who have to be on their feet much of the time, or those obliged to walk a great,deal, will find it a relief to change the shoes every other day, and the stockings each morning