Blisters

Dear Helen: I got a blister, how can I fix it now and how can I avoid it in the future. -Ouch in NYC

Dear Ouch: Yay, a medical question...I'm good at these. Well it's actually okay to pop a blister but you have to do it right. Take a needle and clean in with alcohol, then burn the tip, then clean it with alcohol again. Wash the blister with soap and water, then careful poke a hole into the blister with the needle. Once you've drained it, wash it again with soap and water and keep it bandaged since you don't want it to get infected.
In order to avoid blisters, wear comfortable shoes that don't cause your feet to sweat, and always wear cotton socks. You can also apply deoderant to your feet to keep them dry since sweat causes your feet to move around making it more likely to get a blister. Baby powder also works to keep them dry, though it's a little more messy.