Homeopathic Remedies for Chilblains

Chilblains are tiny, irritating skin swells that develop in response to cold weather.

The body’s extremities, including the toes, fingers, heels, ears, and nose, are most frequently affected.

Although they might be unpleasant, chilblains rarely result in long-term harm. If further exposure to the cold is avoided, they usually recover within a few weeks.

After being exposed to the cold for several hours, chilblains typically appear. In most cases, they produce burning and itching in the affected areas, which can get worse if you enter a heated room.

Additionally, the affected skin may enlarge, turn red, or turn dark blue. Blood vessels near the skin’s surface become narrower when the skin is cold. The blood vessels enlarge if the skin is heated afterward. Blood veins close to the skin’s surface may not always be able to handle the increased blood flow if this happens too soon and may flow into the surrounding tissue as a result, leading to the swelling and itching that are typical with chilblains.

An abnormal response to the cold leads to chilblains. They are widespread in the winter as it is typically chilly and damp.

You can lower your risk of getting chilblains if you’re prone to them by:

• Avoiding drastic changes in temperature, such as not removing your gloves on very cold days. Even in extreme cold, stay away from sudden intense heat.
• Chilblains can occasionally be brought on by dryness, and moisturiser acts as insulation and stops heat loss. Therefore, apply sufficient moisturiser frequently throughout the day.
• To help soothe the affected skin you can use chamomile or calendula oil. It is gentle and effective and can be used by the whole family. 
• Maintaining body warmth while remembering to protect your head, ears, neck, hands, and feet.
• Warm meals and warming spices like black pepper, turmeric, ginger and thyme. 
• And of course, Homeopathy!

Turn to Homeopathy to help ease the pain and discomfort associated with chilblains this winter season!