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Is there any kind of treatment for chilblains on toes? i've had them for a while now and i try to keep my feet warm but they won't go away.

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Dr. Marc Foucher answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Avoid cold exposure.: Chilblains is aggravated by cold exposure and then rapid rewarming. Once it starts a may take a week to resolve. There are treatments for it such as vasodilators like Nifedipine (procardia) used for high blood pressure. It opens up the arteries to increase blood flow and can help alleviate the vasospasm involved in chilblains. Heparanoid or hirudoid cream can also be applied to the toes.

Answered 11/17/2018

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Yes: Other than trying to keep the toes/fingers war there are medications that vasodilate your blood vessels. Oral medications like nifedipine or Diltiazem have been used. Topical cremes may help. You should get evaluated by a rheumatologist to make sure you have chillblains and not raynaud's DX as well as exclude an underlying cause.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Chilblains: Great info from other Dr's. Don't smoke. Limit cold exposure. Cover all exposed skin in cold. Dress in loose, warm, layered clothing & water -resistant footwear. Rewarm skin GRADUALLY. REF: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/chilblains/symptoms-causes/syc-20351097 A warm poultice made from the flowering tips of Heather (Calluna vulgaris) is a traditional treatment for chilblains.

Answered 11/17/2018

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