Doctor explains CHILBLAINS (Pernio) | Causes, symptoms and treatment
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- Опубликовано: 4 июн 2024
- In this video Doctor O'Donovan explains key things you need to know about CHILBLAINS (aka pernio) which are itchy sores that can appear on your fingers and toes (plus other areas of the body) in response to cold.
What are Chilblains?
Chilblains are itchy, swollen and painful lumps or patches on your skin. They form after exposure to cold but not freezing temperatures. They usually affect the fingers, and toes but can also appear on the nose and ears.
Chilblains are sometimes called 'perniosis'.
Chilblains do not cause lasting damage. They usually heal in a few weeks. They're not the same as frostbite, which is more serious. The affected area might stay sensitive to cold after they heal.
What are the symptoms of chilblains?
Chilblains appear as reddish-purple bumps or patches on the skin. Chilblains can appear quickly, most often on your fingers or toes. Other areas that can be affected include your heels, sides of the feet, nose, ears or thighs. Other symptoms of chilblains include: itching or burning, swelling, pain and blisters containing clear fluid may also form.
How long do chilblains take to go away?
They typically go away within 1-3 weeks.
How do I treat chilblains?
The best treatment is staying warm and protecting your affected skin. You need to keep your whole body warm, not just your feet and hands. This keeps your warm blood circulating. Try to avoid scratching, which can cause infection. Use a moisturiser to relieve the itching. Massage the affected area if it's not too painful or ulcerated. Once you have had chilblains they can come back. This can happen even after brief exposure to cold. So, it's important to stay warm. Your doctor might suggest a medication.
This is an educational resource only and should NEVER replace medical advice from your own health provider.
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Content and timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:38 - Who might get chilblains?
01:18 - Causes of chilblains
01:55 - Symptoms of chilblains
02:25 - Diagnosis of chilblains
02:45 - Treatment of chilblains
04:35 - When to see your doctor
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References and resources
NHS UK: www.nhs.uk/conditions/chilbla...
Mayo Clinic USA: www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-c...
NHS Scotland: www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-...
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Video published: 10th April 2024. Next review: 2027.
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This is very interesting--I've gotten this before and had no idea what it was. Thanks for sharing!
Doctor O Donovan Your video on Chilblains very interesting and helpful
Thank you kindly
Great information and clearly presented! I enjoyed watching this educational and very helpful video! Many thanks for sharing it with us Doctor O'Donovan! Very much appreciated it! Keep up the good work! 🙌❤👍
Glad it was helpful!
Un-related question. Do I need soap to wash penis? Or just use warm water? Even after something such as sex?