Where Can You Get Chilblains?

Chilblains are patches of red, swollen and itchy skin, thought to be caused by a combination of cold weather and poor circulation. Extremities such as the toes, fingers, nose and earlobes are most at risk. Elderly or sedentary people are most susceptible to developing chilblains.

How did I get chilblains?

Chilblains cause red, swollen skin, which appears several hours after exposure to extreme cold. The cause isn't known. Chilblains (CHILL-blayns) are the painful inflammation of small blood vessels in your skin that occur in response to repeated exposure to cold but not freezing air.

Can you get chilblains anywhere?

Check if you have chilblains

Chilblains usually appear a few hours after you have been in the cold. You mostly get them on your fingers and toes. But you can get them on your face and legs, too.