{"id":551,"date":"2026-10-05T11:43:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T10:43:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/?page_id=551"},"modified":"2026-10-16T16:04:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T15:04:56","slug":"chilblains","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/skin-issues\/chilblains\/","title":{"rendered":"Chilblains"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-fsb-flexible-spacer fsb-flexible-spacer\"><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--lg\" style=\"margin-bottom:-25px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--md\" style=\"height:25px\"><\/div><div class=\"fsb-flexible-spacer__device fsb-flexible-spacer__device--sm\" style=\"height:15px\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fb395cd6\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-edd59d84\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6ab22d86\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6ab22d86\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><sub><sup><strong>NHS LOTHIAN | PODIATRY SERVICE<\/strong><\/sup><\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1d7549ec gb-headline-text\">Chilblains<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0844aad5 gb-headline-text\">Chilblains are small patches of swollen, discoloured skin that develop in response to cold weather. They most commonly affect the toes but can also appear on the fingers, heels, ears and nose.<br><br>They may look red, blue or purple and can feel itchy, painful or as though they are burning.<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-85d5cbeb\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-85d5cbeb\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image551_bb69fb-90:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-image551_bb69fb-90:not(.kb-image-is-ratio-size) .kb-img, .kb-image551_bb69fb-90.kb-image-is-ratio-size{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-image551_bb69fb-90 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;}.kb-image551_bb69fb-90 img.kb-img, .kb-image551_bb69fb-90 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;object-position:50% 0%;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image551_bb69fb-90 size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"926\" height=\"926\" src=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/chillblains-Square.jpg\" alt=\"chillblains Square\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/chillblains-Square.jpg 926w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/chillblains-Square-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/chillblains-Square-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/165\/2026\/10\/chillblains-Square-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 926px) 100vw, 926px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are chilblains?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\">Chilblains are small patches of swollen, discoloured skin that develop in response to cold weather. They most commonly affect the toes but can also appear on the fingers, heels, ears and nose. They may look red, blue or purple and can feel itchy, painful or as though they are burning.<br><br>The good news is that chilblains usually clear up on their own within two to three weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>NHS Podiatry does not routinely treat chilblains. <\/strong>Most cases resolve without medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-551_4a0b95-18 .kt-block-spacer{height:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-551_4a0b95-18 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-551_4a0b95-18\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-achilies-tendon-pain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you can do at home<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-551_950ab0-4e .kt-block-spacer{height:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-551_950ab0-4e .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-551_950ab0-4e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-bf670e87\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b3999953\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b3999953\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Keeping Warm:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-4\">\n<li>Wear warm socks. Natural fibres such as cotton or wool are best as they allow your skin to breathe and help maintain a steady temperature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change into a clean, dry pair of socks before bed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warm your feet gradually. Do not place them directly next to a fire or use hot water bottles, as sudden heat can make chilblains worse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid wearing damp shoes or socks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warm up gradually when coming in from the cold. Sudden heat makes chilblains worse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you smoke, stopping can improve your circulation and reduce how often chilblains occur<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9315b59f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9315b59f\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Staying Active:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-6 wp-block-paragraph\">Regular gentle activity helps improve circulation and reduces the risk of chilblains developing.<br><br>Short walks or simple foot exercises can make a difference during cold weather.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-efed2ff9\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-efed2ff9\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-7 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:900\"><strong>Soothing Discomfort:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-standard-black-color has-text-color has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-8 wp-block-paragraph\">Your pharmacist can recommend over-the-counter creams to help soothe itching and discomfort. Ask your pharmacist for advice.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-551_ef233b-bb .kt-block-spacer{height:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-551_ef233b-bb .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-551_ef233b-bb\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"when-to-contact-your-podiatry-department\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to contact your podiatry department<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chilblains that are itchy or mildly uncomfortable do not need medical attention and will usually resolve on their own. Contact your podiatry department if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>your chilblains are causing severe pain that is not improving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the skin is broken or showing signs of infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the surrounding skin becomes red, hot or swollen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>there is fluid or pus leaking from the skin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-551_740c33-06 .kt-block-spacer{height:45px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-551_740c33-06 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-551_740c33-06\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-705cef44\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6f26059f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6f26059f\" id=\"support\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 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Chilblains are small patches of swollen, discoloured skin that develop in response to cold weather. They most commonly affect the toes but can also appear on the fingers, heels, ears and nose. They may look red, blue or purple and can feel itchy, painful or as though they are burning. The good<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":546,"menu_order":5,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/nogreenfullwidth.php","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"class_list":["post-551","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"st3vi3b0y","author_link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/podiatrynew\/author\/st3vi3b0y\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":false,"rttpg_excerpt":"What are chilblains? Chilblains are small patches of swollen, discoloured skin that develop in response to cold weather. They most commonly affect the toes but can also appear on the fingers, heels, ears and nose. They may look red, blue or purple and can feel itchy, painful or as though they are burning. 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