Throughout the years there have been a few partnerships between airlines and household name fashion designers. Some designers include Pierre Balmain for Singapore Airlines and Christian Lacroix for Air France. A few months ago, Virgin Atlantic has made an agreement with Vivienne Westwood on creating the new flight attendant and crew member uniforms. The global wearer trial for the uniforms has had mostly rave reviews; however, a handful of employees have found blisters on their feet from the designer’s shoes. The shoes are an adaptation of Westwood’s signature heels.  A spokesperson for the airline responded to the reports declaring that the company is working to ensure that its employees are “happy and comfortable in their working environment.”  

If you work in an environment that requires extensive standing and walking, you may develop blisters on the feet. To learn more about blister treatment and prevention, speak to Dr. Angelo Sutera and Scott Jones at Sutera and Jones Surgical Podiatry. Our doctors will assist you with all of your foot and ankle concerns and answer any of your related questions. 

Blisters on the Feet
When tight or ill-fitting footwear is worn, many times a foot blister may develop. Blisters can even develop by constant rubbing from the shoe, often times leading to pain. 

What is a Foot Blister?
A foot blister is a small pocket that is filled with fluid, forming on the upper most layer of the skin. Blisters are filled with clear fluid, and may lead to drainage of blood or pus if the area has become infected. 

How do they Form?
Blisters of the feet are almost always the result of shoe rubbing and constant friction of the skin and material. Long periods of walking in shoes, sandals, or boots which don’t fit properly can result in a blister. Those who often have moisture or humidity in the feet, are prone to blister formation easily. 

Prevention & Treatment
Proper care is vital to alleviate pain and prevent infection to the affected area of the foot. The best treatment is to leave them alone. New skin will develop under the blister and during the healing stages, your blister will pop.
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