Chilblains

[DefenderDave]

I’ve been getting chilblains in my feet last and this winter, swapped from puroforts to my chammies which helped a bit but still having issues, have tried thick socks/ multiple pairs of normal socks but still seem to get them.

are thermal boots any good for helping? Or any other suggestions that might help?

 

[Lamb's Orchard]

Merino wool socks and/or wool insoles? Also worth speaking to your GP to check no issues with blood supply to toes?

 

[4R Man]

I take Ginko tablets - improve blood flow, bit odd I know, but don't get chilblains provided I remember to take them....

 

[spin cycle]

I don't think thick socks work...heat foot up to much....perverse I know

IIRC peppermint lotion soothes

 

[killie_cowboy]

I always get them worse on my hands but a bit on my feet too if I'm standing about at scanning time for example. I just keep my hands moisturised and wait for them to fk off, about all you can do.

 

[Nukemall]

Used to get them bad with Nora wellies, now have 2 pairs insulated skellerup, wear one pair every other day to let them dry. Gone up a size wear normal socks with really thick socks over the top. Very rarely get them any more.

Snowfire ointment good to relieve the pain and itching.

 

[ollie989898]

Persistent foot issues= see GP.

 

[Av Gorritt]

I used to get chilblains bad around my ears but not for a few years now . Isn't it reckoned to be calcium deficiency or some such . . They used to reckon that alcohol was good for drying them up .

 

[Av Gorritt]

Just to follow the above Yes alcohol is reckoned to be good but I suspect it's supposed to be administered externally , although , having said that I don't suppose a good slug internally would do any harm either !

 

[farmerm]

Persistent foot issues= see GP.

Usual recommendation for those with persistent foot issues is to cull them…

 

[livestock 1]

Snowfire is what you need

 

[crashbox]

I’ve been getting chilblains in my feet last and this winter, swapped from puroforts to my chammies which helped a bit but still having issues, have tried thick socks/ multiple pairs of normal socks but still seem to get them.

are thermal boots any good for helping? Or any other suggestions that might help?

Apparently cut down caffeine (tea/coffee).

 

[devonbeef]

uddermint soothes irritation in evenings, keep changing socks through day, hair dryer boots dry once a day, wear next size up boots in colder weather, after that it seems put up with them, I hate them, a pain in the winter months

 

[ridger]

Glad I've looked up this thread, have just realised what I have this past few years. I always just scratched away and moaned, usually hands are the worst

 

[killie_cowboy]

Snowfire is what you need

I had that, did nothing different to vaseline

 

[livestock 1]

I had that, did nothing different to vaseline

Did Vaseline work ?

 

[killie_cowboy]

Did Vaseline work ?

Nothing does... Apart from stopping your hands getting cold in the first place. Just need to keep them well moisturised to stop them cracking and breaking out.