Lifestyle and home remedies

Chilblains usually clear up in one to three weeks after cold exposure. In the meantime, you can take steps to ease your signs and symptoms, including:

• Rewarming affected skin gently, without massaging, rubbing or applying direct heat
• Avoiding cold exposure whenever possible
• Keeping your affected skin dry and warm, but away from sources of heat
• Applying lotion to alleviate itching
• Making sure the affected skin is cleaned with an antiseptic and gently bandaged to prevent infection
• Avoiding scratching
• Quitting smoking, as smoking can constrict your blood vessels and slow wound healing