How do I get rid of chilblains on my feet?

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.

How can you tell the difference between chilblains and Raynaud’s?

Those suffering from Raynaud’s Syndrome may experience tingling, numbness, burning, coldness, and/or a bluish discoloration in the toes, fingers, or tip of the nose. If you have red patches, itching,blisters, or swelling of fingers and toes; you may have Chilblains!

What shoes are best for chilblains?

If you’re at home, wear slippers that come up over your ankles rather than mules and if you’re out and about, fleece (sheepskin or synthetic) lined boots or shoes are brilliant to keep you warm – just make sure they’re not too tight.

Is sudocrem good for chilblains?

Sudocrem can also help with bed sores, sunburn and chilblains, soothing the skin and reducing the risk of infection.

Is e45 good for chilblains?

Never try to warm them up by resting on a radiator or directly in front of a fire. Unfortunately there are no specific creams or medications for this, but a soothing cream such as e45 or Sudocrem won’t do you any harm. Some people who are prone to chilblains may have underlying circulatory problems.

Why am I suddenly getting chilblains?

Factors that may increase your risk of chilblains include: Clothing that is tight or exposes skin to the cold. Wearing tight-fitting clothing and shoes in cold, damp weather may make you more susceptible to chilblains. And skin that’s exposed to cold, damp conditions is more likely to develop chilblains.

Why won’t my chilblains go away?

If you have poor circulation or diabetes, your chilblains may not heal well. In some cases, your doctor might also prescribe blood pressure medications to help open up the small vessels near your skin’s surface. This will also help to reduce inflammation and pain.

Is Vicks good for chilblains?

Many chilblains can be treated at home, as well as keeping the body warm and at a constant temperature you can also: Use creams with heat in them, such as deep heat or Vicks vapour rub to increase circulation around your chilblains. Avoid scratching as this can lead to damage of the fragile skin and risk of infections.

Is Sudocrem good for chilblains?

Is Tiger Balm good for chilblains?

Medicaments such as deep heat or tiger balm can sometimes be used in the early, tingling phase of chilblains. If chilblains deteriorate into open lesions then they are to be avoided. For open lesions first aid of antiseptics like betadine and covering with dressings is required.