Chilblains are best treated with herbs for faster relief
May 6, 2009
Skin infections and allergies can be caused by a number of things, forcing you to face a number of problems. Chilblains are one such allergic skin reaction that can be caused due to sudden and extreme changes in the surrounding temperature. Chilblains are also known as perniosis or pernio.
Identifying chilblains is not a difficult task. Chilblains normally occur on the fingers, toes, ears and nose, causing these areas to swell. The swollen areas also fall victim to burning and itching sensations that can be very painful. Timely treatment needs to be provided to people suffering from chilblains in order to prevent additional swelling and infections that may increase the problem.
The blood vessels in our body take time to react to the various changes in surrounding temperatures. Therefore, when your body is exposed to cold for long periods of time and then is warmed all of a sudden, the blood from your body leaks into your skin causing the formation of chilblains. Chilblains can also be formed in areas that have restricted circulation of blood.
Chilblains can be prevented only when your body is kept warm at all times, especially in cold climates. It is always advisable to wear a good amount of warm clothing so that your body is protected from the cold.
Chilblains can be treated in a number of ways. Treating chilblains with drugs can take a very long time. Therefore, many people opt for herbal and antiseptic treatments that help warm the body naturally, keeping chilblains at bay.