What causes chilblains and who gets them most often?

Chilblains happen when your skin is exposed to cold and damp conditions, leading to small blood vessels in the skin reacting abnormally. This can cause redness, itching, and swelling, usually on fingers and toes.

Who Gets Chilblains?

• Women: According to the literature, women are more likely to experience non-atherosclerotic vascular diseases, which include conditions like chilblains.
• People with Certain Conditions: Those with specific blood vessel issues may be more prone to chilblains.

Chilblains can be uncomfortable, but they usually go away on their own. It's important to keep warm and avoid sudden temperature changes to help prevent them.