Chilblains, also known as perniosis is an allergic vasoconstriction or spastic reaction to cold and dampness in susceptible individuals that causes inflamed swollen patches and blistering on the hands and feet.
Symptoms of chilblains may include:
- Commonly affects small, itchy areas on your skin often your hands, fingertips and toes.
- The affected part change colour – becomes red with intense itching.
- Later the part may become cyanotic (bluish) with intense stinging pain.
- Blebs or ulcers may develop.
- Reduced sensation
- Restriction of joint movement
- Sores or blistering.
- Scarring and thin skin.
- Swelling
Some individuals may get the symptoms each cold season for years, if left untreated.
Possible Causes or Risk factors
- The exact cause of chilblains is unknown, but few possibilities may include:
- After exposure to cold, humidity and dampness.
- Exposure to damp air that’s cold but not freezing.
- Wearing clothing and shoes that are tight or expose skin to the cold make you more susceptible to chilblains.
- This condition is most common in females between the ages of 15 and 30.
- Being underweight with a low body mass.
- Having certain medical conditions, including Raynaud’s, and connective tissue disease etc.
Prevention – DO’S & DONT’S
- Wear protective hand gloves and adequate footwear.
- Rewarm the affected site but gradually.
- Prevent secondary infection of the wound.
- Keeping the skin warm and dry.
- Avoid or limit your exposure to the cold.
- Keep your home and workplace comfortably warm.
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