What cream is best for chilblains?
What cream is best for chilblains?
Treating chilblains Chilblains often get better on their own after a week or two without treatment. It may help to use a soothing lotion, such as calamine or witch hazel, to relieve itching. Your pharmacist may also be able to recommend a suitable product.
Can you get chilblains in Australia?
The loss of heat from the skin and changes in blood vessels in response to cold, damp, non-freezing windy conditions results in the formation of the lesions. Chilblains are seen more frequently in Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia compared to warmer parts of Australia such as Queensland.
Can you use hydrocortisone cream on chilblains?
If chilblains have developed, cover them with a loose, dry dressing (e.g. Melolin) and try to avoid clothing that rubs. If the skin is unbroken, 1% hydrocortisone cream from your doctor is soothing.
Why am I suddenly getting chilblains?
No one knows exactly what causes chilblains. They may be an abnormal reaction of your body to cold exposure followed by rewarming. Rewarming of cold skin can cause small blood vessels under the skin to expand more quickly than nearby larger blood vessels can handle.
Is sudocrem any good for chilblains?
Sudocrem can also help with bed sores, sunburn and chilblains, soothing the skin and reducing the risk of infection.
Is Vaseline good for chilblains?
Finally, I monitor any chilblains that do develop. If the skin shows signs of cracking I use petroleum jelly and adhesive bandages (eg, Band-Aid® bandages) to keep the skin moisturized and protected. This prevents infection. Even though it doesn’t look like much, cracked, infected skin on a chilblain is very painful.
Can you put Sudocrem on chilblains?
What home remedy can I use to get rid of chilblains?
If you have chilblains, these are some home treatments you can try:
- Resist the urge to scratch, as this will further damage the skin.
- Use calamine lotion or witch hazel to soothe the itching.
- Rub Deep Heat or similar onto the feet to promote heat and circulation.
- Wear woollen or cotton socks.
- Keep your whole body warm.
Is Tiger Balm good for chilblains?
Some medicated creams can be used to stimulate vasodilation (opening of the blood vessels) to treat your chilblains. Medicaments such as deep heat or tiger balm can sometimes be used in the early, tingling phase of chilblains. If chilblains deteriorate into open lesions then they are to be avoided.
How do you treat chilblains toes?
Suggestions for treating chilblains at home include:
- Resist the urge to scratch, as this will further damage the skin.
- Use calamine lotion or witch hazel to soothe the itching.
- Lanolin or similar, rubbed into the feet, will help retain body heat.
- Wear woollen or cotton socks.
- Keep your whole body warm.
How do you use McGloin’s chilblain ointment?
Apply 2 or 3 times a day as required. At bedtime bathe the chilblain in hot water, dry thoroughly and apply McGloin’s Chilblain Ointment. If protection is needed, cover with lint or bandage. Tell your friends and family about this amazing product!
What is the best chilblains treatment?
The Best Chilblains Treatment, “a natural remedy for the treatment of chilblains” is a silky nourishing super concentrated handmade ointment that has been helping people treat chilblains in Australia since 1954.
Is it worth trying chilblains cream?
If you have chilblains, it is a cream that is worth trying. For more of the latest research and thoughts on this, check out the chilblains threads on Podiatry Arena (this website is for podiatrists, but does contain all the latest information) and this video from PodChatLive on chilblains (also aimed at Podiatrists)
What does a chilblain look like?
They first appear as small itchy and red areas on the skin. Chilblains become increasingly painful as they get congested and develop into a dark blue appearance. They may also become swollen.
