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* Apply strips of Micropore around the edges of the Kinesio-Text tape.
* Dust in powder so the excess adhesive does not stick to the socks.
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File:Blister - Clean.jpg|Clean the blister area with an alcohol wipe. This is important so the skin is clean for the adhesive to stick.
File:Blister - Adhesive Promoter.jpg|Apply an adhesive promoter '''around''' the blister, not on the blister itself. You can even put a small amount of lubricant on the blister itself so the tape doesn't stick to the blister. If you get the adhesive promoter on the blister, removing the tape is likely to tear the blister.
File:Blister - Apply Tape.jpg|Cut the Kinesio-Tex tape a little larger than the blister. Bigger gives more sticking area, which is good, but the extra coverage can cause that skin to become saturated with sweat, so it's a compromise. Push down on the tape around the blister to make a good seal. You're looking to create pressure and a little heat.
File:Blister - Taped.jpg|Here is the blister with the Kinesio-Tex in place.
File:Blister - Extra Adhesive.jpg|Now apply more adhesive promoter around the Kinesio-Tex tape and a little on the edge of the tape itself where the Micropore will go.
File:Blister - Apply Micropore.jpg|Apply Micropore around the edges of the Kinesio-Tex to stop it from pealing up.
File:Blister - FInished.jpg|Here is the finished version. It's a good idea at this point to put some powder over the area so that any excess adhesive promoter doesn't stick to your sock and cause problems.
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==Side of ball==
The side of the ball of the foot can be treated much like the sides of heel, but there is more movement due to the bending of the foot. Small blisters can use the rapid approach, but for larger areas, the flexibility of the Kinesio-Tex tape may justify the extra effort. Prevention tips - [[Blister Prevention#Blisters on the sides of the forefoot]].
