HomeAnswersDermatologychilblainsI suffer from chilblains during winter. Please help.

Is chilblains caused due to a deficiency?

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Published At January 19, 2018
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have been suffering from chilblains for the last ten years. My current age is 21 years. So suggest a medicine for the deficiency which causes it in winter. The fingers of the foot and hands are swollen in winter and cause an itchy experience. So please help me.

Answered by Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have noted your concern.

Chilblains are due to vasoconstriction of vessels due to cold weather. It is not due to any deficiency. So, keep yourself warm during the winter. I suggest you apply a topical Nitroglycerin gel if you develop chilblains. Regards.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sushil Kakkar
Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Dermatology

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