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File:IMG 0112.JPG|Apply adhesive promoter to the skin behind the blistered area, and over the top of the tape where the tag in the next stage will be applied.
File:IMG 0113.JPG|Use a tag of tape to link the tape covering the blistered toe to the foot itself.
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==Between the toes==
A blister between the toes can be quite painful, and can easily spread under the foot.
* [[Blister Prevention#Blisters between toes|Prevention tips]]
* Clean the area as well as possible, which can be difficult in this area.
* A blister between the toes will sometimes require popping if the athlete is to continue running.
* Tincture of benzoin is recommended.
* A combination of Kinesio-Tex and Micropore or Leukotape is required.
* Apply the adhesive promoter to the skin of above and below the blister.
* Cut a butterfly shape out of the Kinesio-Tex tape, so that the narrow section will fit between the toes.
* Apply the butterfly shape; help will be needed holding the toes apart.
* Use Micropore or Leukotape to tape the ends of the butterfly down.
* If time is limited, a simple strip of Kinesio-Tex tape could be used.
* Dust in powder so the excess adhesive does not stick to the socks.
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File:IMG 0114.JPG|Cut a rectangle of Kinesio-Tex tape.
File:IMG 0115.JPG|Remove the sides of the rectangle to create a butterfly shape.
File:Image To Follow.JPG|Apply the adhesive promoter above and below the blistered area where the butterfly will adhere to good skin.
File:IMG 0116.JPG|Apply the butterfly tape to the foot above the blister and then thread between the toes, peeling the backing as you go. You’ll need some help holding the toes apart.
File:IMG 0117.JPG|Continue applying the butterfly under the foot.
File:IMG 0118.JPG|The interim stage complete.
File:IMG 0119.JPG|Apply more adhesive promoter on the edge of the Kinesio-Tex tape and the surrounding skin.
File:IMG 0120.JPG|Apply Micropore (or Leukotape) to the edges.
File:IMG 0122.JPG|This is how it should look at the end.
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==Under the heel==
This is similar to the ball of the foot, with the tape applied up either side of the heel. [[Blister Prevention# Blisters under the heel of the foot|Prevention tips]]
==Back of the heel and Achilles==
A blister here is almost as nasty as under the ball of the foot. Flexibility is required for normal foot movement and there is pressure from the shoe.
