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I'm dead against Compeed. Your skin simply turns to mush under the dressing. They might work for a one-off, one-day problem, but not when you're walking day after day. A breathable dressing on top and something on the surface of the blister to disinfect it, dry it out and toughen the skin. Tea...
I agree with my fellow Aussie; hikers wool on and around any hot spots and tea tree oil on lesions and blisters. Not only is tea tree oil an excellent antiseptic, it dries out blisters quickly and effectively. I won't touch Compeed; the skin turns to mush under the dressing and is even more...
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