Cold Feet & 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 toes, fingers, nose and earlobes are most at risk. The elderly or sedentary people are most susceptible to developing chilblains.

Cold feet may be your body’s normal response to temperature, but it can sometimes be related to a medical condition that needs treatment. There are many diseases that impact the circulation to your feet (including diabetes & anemia), which in turn can affect the temperature of your feet.