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What is the best treatment for chilblains?
Treatment
- Nifedipine (Procardia). This type of blood pressure medication treats chilblains by helping to open up blood vessels and improve circulation.
- A topical corticosteroid. Applying a corticosteroid cream to chilblains may help the lesions go away.
How do you treat winter toes?
If you have chilblains, these are some home treatments you can try:
- Resist the urge to scratch, as this will further damage the skin.
- Use calamine lotion or witch hazel to soothe the itching.
- Rub Deep Heat or similar onto the feet to promote heat and circulation.
- Wear woollen or cotton socks.
- Keep your whole body warm.
How do you stop chilblains on fingers?
Chilblains often get better on their own after a week or two without treatment. It may help to use a soothing lotion, such as calamine or witch hazel, to relieve itching. Your pharmacist may also be able to recommend a suitable product. If your chilblains are severe and keep returning, speak to your GP.
Are chilblains common?
Chilblains are common. It is thought that about 1 in 10 people in the UK get chilblains at some stage in their life. It is not clear why some people get chilblains when their skin gets cold.
What is a home remedy for chilblains?
Suggestions for treating chilblains at home include:
- Resist the urge to scratch, as this will further damage the skin.
- Use calamine lotion or witch hazel to soothe the itching.
- Lanolin or similar, rubbed into the feet, will help retain body heat.
- Wear woollen or cotton socks.
- Keep your whole body warm.
Can chilblains cause swelling?
Chilblains (CHILL-blayns) are the painful inflammation of small blood vessels in your skin that occur in response to repeated exposure to cold but not freezing air. Also known as pernio, chilblains can cause itching, red patches, swelling and blistering on your hands and feet.
How do I stop my toe from swelling?
Here are some home remedies to reduce swelling during hot weather:
- Drink plenty of water.
- Rest with your legs elevated.
- Soak your feet in cool water.
- Wear shoes that allow your feet to breathe and move freely.
- Wear compression stockings.
- Do a few minutes of walking and simple leg exercises.
Why do my toes swell and hurt in winter?
What causes them? Cold weather can cause small blood vessels near the surface of your skin to tighten. Once you warm up, these small vessels may expand too quickly. This may cause blood to leak into nearby tissue, resulting in swelling.
Why are my toes swelling?
Swollen toes can be caused by a trauma, like from something falling on your toe, or stubbing it. Swelling may also be caused by infections or from changes in the structure of your toes, such as when bunions develop. But it can also be caused by an underlying health issue like gout or heart failure.
What Are the Symptoms of COVID Toes? The skin on one or more of your toes or fingers may swell up and look bright red, then gradually turn purple. Skin of color can look swollen and purple, and brownish-purple spots may appear.