What can I do to manage chilblain symptoms?

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What can I do to manage chilblain symptoms?

When you get chilblains, you may use over-the-counter remedies to ease pain and swelling. You should:

  • Keep your hands and feet warm (in mittens or hand warmers) and wear layered clothing or blankets. Wearing a hat is also important. Hats cover your ears to keep your whole body warm and help prevent loss of heat from unprotected areas of your body.
  • Moisturize the affected skin area with unscented lotion.
  • Take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil®, Motrin®).
  • Soak the affected skin area in warm water for short periods of time only.

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