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They are an inflammation of small blood vessels in the skin caused by exposure to cold air.
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Inflammation caused by exposure to moisture or cold?
Chilblains
Do chilblains contraindicate a pedicure?
do chiblains contraindicate a pedicure
What is a chillblain?
According to Wikipedia: Chilblains, also called perniosis or blain, when occurring on the feet, is a medical condition that is often confused with frostbite and trench foot. Chilblains are acral ulcers that occur when a predisposed individual is exposed to cold and humidity. Acral refers to the extremities (e.g., fingers and toes). Chilblains are often idiopathic in origin but can be manifestations of serious medical conditions that need to be investigated. Chilblains can be prevented by keeping the feet and hands warm in cold weather. Smoking cessation and consultation with a dermatologist is advised. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chillblain
Inflammation of fingers toes ears due to prolonged exposure to cold and moisture?
chilblains
Use chilblain in a sentence?
Chilblain refers to Chilblains, which are a painful inflammation of blood vessels.
What is chilblain?
Chilblains are bumps on skin caused by exposure to cold weather (most people don't get them).
What are chill blaines?
Chilblains, also called perniosis or blain, when occurring on the feet, is a medical condition that is often confused with frostbite and trench foot. Chilblains are acral ulcers that occur when a predisposed individual is exposed to cold and humidity. Acral refers to the extremities (e.g. fingers and toes). Causes are idiopathic or manifestations of serious medical conditions that need to be investigated. Chilblains can be prevented by keeping the feet and hands warm in cold weather. Smoking cessation and consultation with a dermatologist is advised.
Can Foban ointment help chilblains?
I am using Foban on my fingers and it seems to relieve the symptoms... Here's hoping anyway! Good luck.
How do you know if you have chilblains?
Chilblains normally appear on fingers or toes but appear elsewhere. Symptoms are a burning itching sensation with normally comes with swelling and blister type marks on the skin. You get it from sudden changes in temperature and it normally feels much worse as your temperature changes from cold to hot, like going inside after a cold winters walk.
What causes Chilblains?
Chilblains are acral ulcers that occur when a predisposed individual is exposed to cold and humidity. * Keep area warm * Avoid scratching * Anti-itch creams, such as Calamine lotion * Zambuk ointment * Nifedipine may be used in more severe or recurrent cases. Its vasodilation helps reduce pain, facilitate healing and prevent recurrences. * Avoid cold exposure * Wear gloves * Use warm footwear * Keep hands and feet warm * Healthy diet * Exercise * High doses of vitamin K [1] 1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chilblains
What diseases does mullein treat?
Bronchitis, sore throat, tonsillitis, dry coughs, hoarseness, earache, headache, tuberculosis, boils, carbuncles, skin ulcers, chilblains, and hemorrhoids.
What are some synonyms and antonyms for hypothermia?
There are no direct synonyms for hypothermia (low body temperature), but conditions that coexist may be frostbite, chilblains, shivers, or exposure. The antonym (opposite condition) is hyperthermia or fever.
