How to Prevent Blisters While Wearing Your Strappy Summer Sandals

According to Dr. Jaliman, "Powder is something that minimizes friction between your foot and a sandal." The derm recommends dabbing 2Toms BlisterShield ($13) all over your feet. This waterproof formula protects against blisters, calluses, and hot spots, so you can go dance up a worry-free storm in your wedding-day Badgley Mischkas.

"Moleskin makes a barrier between the skin and the sandal," Dr. Jaliman said. We're not talking about the trendy notebook — this is a woven cotton adhesive ($23). According to Dr. Jaliman, moleskin works well because "it is a very soft, padded material." You can cut and apply the patch over any problem areas you think might chafe, such as a sensitive part of your skin or the area on your foot that's right underneath an irritating shoe strap.

If, despite your best efforts, you do get a blister, there are a few ways to speed up the recovery process and make everything less painful. For instance, you can reach for the classic DIY remedy for sunburns. "Aloe has anti-inflammatory properties, so it will reduce redness and swelling that cause pain and cool the area," Dr. Jaliman explained.

Hydrocolloid dressings such as DuoDerm ($29) are often used to treat bedsores, but they can also treat blisters. The thin, flexible patch has a special gel-like texture that absorbs bacteria and pus from a wound. This works great to cover irritated blisters that may bleed. According to Dr. Jaliman, "Since it's sheer, you can place it on a blister and continue using sandals without feeling that much discomfort." Along with helping to ease the pain, it also begins the healing process: "It will seal off the blister and promote faster healing."

Another unexpected DIY blister treatment is green tea. "This also has anti-inflammatory properties that can help heal the blister quickly," Dr. Jaliman said. All you have to do is brew two teabags in boiling water, soak a piece of gauze in the drink, and place it over your blister.