Do you have cold, painful feet in the winter that blister? You just may have Chilblains!
If the cold weather this time of year causes your feet to itch, burn and develop painful blisters, you may be suffering from a common condition called chilblains or pernio.
Often confused with but different than frostbite, chilblains can occur on your face, hands as well as feet and toes. Chilblains often effects those who are out in cold weather for long periods of time as well as the elderly and diabetics. Individuals with poor circulation are also at a higher risk for developing Chilblains.
What is it?
People who suffer from chilblains will experience burning or itching to their skin, which worsens when changing to a warm environment from a cold one. Intense redness to the skin, fissuring and sores may develop.
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This is often very painful, especially in the toes. When your skin gets cold, the tiny blood vessels in your toes and fingers get smaller (constrict) but enlarge quickly when moving to a warmer environment.
This rapid change causes a type of shock phenomenon on your skin, causing pain or itching.
These symptoms often persist for several days or even a few weeks.
The degree of symptoms depending on the degree of hot and cold that someone is subjected to as well as the duration.
Prolonged exposure to damp environments may also be a contributing factor. Dietary influences and changes in one’s hormonal balance may also make someone more susceptible.
Chilblains often may occur on its own but sometimes may be a manifestation of a serious medical condition. It is important to get evaluated by a medical professional if you are suffering from any of the above symptoms.
How to stop it from happening
The best way to prevent and stop Chilblain from occurring is keeping your toes and fingers warm, as well as the whole body warm.
If you do happen to get chilblains, do not scratch any sores or blisters, as this may worsen the condition. A soothing lotion such as calamine or witch hazel may help reduce any
itching. Rarely, chilblains may cause open sores of the skin. This can be a serious problem, especially in those with poor circulation and in diabetic patients. It is always important to seek the help and advice of an expert. Another way to avoid chilblain is to avoid warming your self up too quickly after exposure to cold weather. Never immerse cold extremities in hot water. Always keep your head, ears, hands, feet warm when in cold weather. Wool socks and gloves act as great insulators against the cold.
...may have the same symptoms. The symptoms are red bumps that may bleed if the sores are picked over.
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may last one to three weeks. In many cases new clusters of blisters appear as
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