Overview

Chilblains are small, itchy swellings on the skin that occur as a reaction to cold temperatures. They most often affect the body's extremities, such as the toes, fingers, heels, ears and nose.

Chilblainscan beuncomfortable but rarely cause any permanent damage.They normally heal within a few weeks iffurther exposure to the cold is avoided.

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Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 28 Nov 2016