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The alternative to popping a blister due to pressure is to build up the area around the blister so that the pressure is relieved. Moleskin can be cut out in the shape of the blister, forming a doughnut shape that reduces pressure on the blister if it is small enough.
==Taping Blisters==
Putting tape over a blister on your foot can help reduce the pain. Care must be taken to ensure the tape does not peel up, causing further blistering. See [[Taping]] for more details. [[File:Blister - FInished.jpg|none|thumb|200px|An example of a taped blister using Kineso-Tex and Micropore. See [[Taping]] for a step by step guide.]]
=Pop the Blister=
The '''only''' reason to pop a blister is when pressure will cause the blister to spread. That's the only reason; if the blister is not going to spread due to pressure, leave it alone.
