Tell me about moleskin...

[SumWhrOvrThRanBo]

I've read many posts here that talk about using moleskin for blisters. I've never heard of this- how does it work? Do you put it on before or after the blister, do you use medical tape to tape it to you? Do you tape it to she shoe?? Is it like cotton?? Does it really work??

Thanks!!

 

[CoolDisneyCat]

yes, it really works!

It has sticky on the back so you can stick it right to your skin or your shoe. It comes in a sheet maybe 3 x 3 so take some small scissors to cut it for smaller pieces.

I put it on places I know I'm prone to blisters before they develop. It also is great to put on after the blister. It sticks on really well!

You can find it in foot care section of any drugstore. Dr Scholl's makes it, but the store brands are cheaper.

http://www.drscholls.com/Products/MoleskinPlusPadding

 

[LovinPooh]

It was great for ds. We had to buy it at the resort. Definetly pick it up at home
He was much more comfortable with the mole skin.

 

[MYD714]

It's amazing. I bring it on every trip, and it saves my feet.

I bought some in the AKL gift shop last year, but found that it was much thinner than the ones I can buy at home.

 

[mrsmoku]

I'm not a fan of moleskin for a few reasons:
+ It gets hot from friction
+ It doesn't stick well and the ends curl off
+ The curly ends give you another blister

I prefer to get the hard core sticky cloth bandaids (buy bandaid brand for this, generics aren't as thick or sticky) and stick them both in my shoe and on my foot. They don't get hot and don't curl up.
If I only have moleskin, I stick it to my shoe.

 

[I-4Bound]

I have not had much success with moleskin, but we always use something called Body Glide. It looks like a stick of deodorant and helps prevent chafing.

 

[sb682]

It's great. My mom read it as a WDW tip back when I was in middle school, now I bring it on our trips. I had some new running shoes that weren't 100% broken in and were starting to rub. Put on a square of moleskin and no more rubbing and no blister.

It's in with the Dr. Scholl's products at Target/Walmart. It comes in sheets, so I cut different-sized squares of it before we left home and brought them in my park bag. Really recommend it.

 

[BlueStarryHat]

I use the padded moleskin. I put it on the backs of my feet, since that's where I'm most prone to blister even in comfy old sneakers. I love it.

 

[athumann]

I'm a firm believer in moleskin and as others have said it comes in sheets so take little scissors. I found some blister bandages made by Dr. Scholls that we used in our most recent trip and they worked great for any hot spots as well as blisters that popped up.

 

[nkereina]

I'm not a fan of moleskin for a few reasons:
+ It gets hot from friction
+ It doesn't stick well and the ends curl off
+ The curly ends give you another blister

I prefer to get the hard core sticky cloth bandaids (buy bandaid brand for this, generics aren't as thick or sticky) and stick them both in my shoe and on my foot. They don't get hot and don't curl up.
If I only have moleskin, I stick it to my shoe.

I've never had this issue with the padded moleskin (is there another kind?). In fact, I have found that the moleskin is SO sticky that I have a hard time peeling it off at the end of the day.

I have heard that you are supposed to put moleskin on the part of your shoe that is causing the blister, rather than your actual skin. If you are using moleskin to prevent further rubbing on an already formed blister, it actually makes sense that you're supposed to put it on the shoe because anyone who has pulled moleskin off an already formed blister knows its not pretty. Plus the adhesive can't be good for a blister. Either way, I usually apply it direct to the skin anyway to avoid it moving in my shoe

 

[sahoenshell1218]

I always get blisters in the same area. Last time at the parks, I used moleskin when I felt a blister developing but it kept falling off and curling at the ends like a PP stated. It did help with the blister situation though.
Next time I plan on applying the bandages others have spoken of before we head out in hopes of not having any issues. If a blister still comes on, I'll break out the moleskin.
And as others have said, it comes in sheets so bring tiny scissors. I may try to tape it on next time. Thought about wrapping a strip of it around my foot lol but would probably be too hot.

 

[MomToOne]

I have heard that you are supposed to put moleskin on the part of your shoe that is causing the blister, rather than your actual skin. If you are using moleskin to prevent further rubbing on an already formed blister, it actually makes sense that you're supposed to put it on the shoe because anyone who has pulled moleskin off an already formed blister knows its not pretty. Plus the adhesive can't be good for a blister.

I deal with this by first putting a corn pad around the blister, then the mole skin on top. That way, the mole skin doesn't stick directly to the blister.

Or I put a bandaid on blister, then mole skin on top.

Bandaids just don't stick on their own to my feet for some reason, the moleskin holds much better.

 

[Simba77]

If you're having issues with them sticking, be careful not to touch the edges with your fingers before you stick them on. This rubs off some of the adhesive, and also tends to give the edges a curl that will peel eventually. Try laying the mole skin patch flat with the adhesive side facing up, then, while holding it flat with one hand, peel the backing upward away from the mole skin, rather than peeling the moleskin off the backing.

But if you still have problems with it, you could try medial tape. That stuff sticks like crazy, and certain kinds are incredibly smooth/slippery. Just add a tiny piece on the corner of the moleskin where it's coming loose.

 

[shyjade]

Another fan of moleskin AND Body Glide. I learned about both here on the Dis before our first trip and we will never go to Disney without it.

 

[Dan Murphy]

If you're having issues with them sticking, be careful not to touch the edges with your fingers before you stick them on. This rubs off some of the adhesive, and also tends to give the edges a curl that will peel eventually. Try laying the mole skin patch flat with the adhesive side facing up, then, while holding it flat with one hand, peel the backing upward away from the mole skin, rather than peeling the moleskin off the backing.

But if you still have problems with it, you could try medial tape. That stuff sticks like crazy, and certain kinds are incredibly smooth/slippery. Just add a tiny piece on the corner of the moleskin where it's coming loose.

Also, make sure not to have squared edges, cut on a curve. And after placing it on your skin, hold your hand on it for a minute to warm the adhesive (same for any bandaid), helping it to stick better.

 

[TxRabbit]

Also...to avoid curling edges, consider where you are placing the moleskin and don't shape the moleskin JUST to cover the hot spot. Shape the moleskin so that it covers the hot spot AND takes into the shape of your foot and the shoe. The moleskin patch might be bigger than it really needs to be to avoid the blister AND to avoid excess wear and tear on the edges.

 

[winterwhite]

One thing you can also do to prevent blisters is make sure your feet stay dry. That includes wearing moisture wicking socks that are NOT cotton, and well ventilated shoes. Gold bond foot powder applied generously inside the sock and up the heel will help as well. Bring a small container and reapply. Bring a change of socks and change socks with fresh powder midday.

if wearing sandals, cheaper than bodyglide is the old standby: vaseline. Bag balm is another good alternative. You have to be generous with it, which is why I don't use vaseline as I don't like the consistency. Another good cheap alternative is desitin if you can live with the white color, or a&d ointment. Any of these will work. Another good one for smooth spots (doesn't work well on feet) is the degree for men clinical protection deodorant. For some reason that one works.

All you're trying to do is lubricate the feet/chafing spots and keep them dry. A couple similar and cheaper products that are specifically for this purpose are the Lanacane chafing gel (also antifungal so nice for chafing in other areas) and the Gold Bond friction defense. http://www.amazon.com/Gold-Bond-Fri...d=1375217041&sr=1-1&keywords=friction+defense

 

[TinCup]

I've used moleskin for years with great results. One tip I learned is if you already have a blister you want to put the moleskin around the blister, not directly on the blister. I usually cut a hole in the middle of the piece of moleskin about the size of the blister. This pads around the blister and keeps it from rubbing and getting worse.

 

[mom2jcg]

I have the best results putting moleskin on the part of my shoe that rubs my foot. Also, to protect a blister after you've already got one, Target sells something called blister bandages advanced healing. Bandaid makes a version too, but these go on right over the blister and almost feel like a thick layer of skin. My kids love these!

 

[Mickeyhuk]

I haven't had the opportunity to use moleskin yet. However, on our last trip I could feel that a blister was imminent. We asked a store clerk for some masking tape. She was very gracious and gave us a foot or so to use on my foot (haha). It may not be as fancy as moleskin but it worked well enough that I kept the leftover and used it for the next few days..... blister free. So if you are in a bind - don't be afraid to use plain old tape.