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I live in sweden and i go out in cold weather but i got chilblains( redness,itching subsided with warm) on my legs how can i prevent or treat it?
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Wear gloves: make sure your hands are warm before you put on gloves at home and then go out
Answered 3/2/2015
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Chilblains: 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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