Who might get chilblains?

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Who might get chilblains?

Anyone can get chilblains, but females and people with a low body mass index (BMI) have a higher risk of developing them. You are also more likely to get chilblains if you:

  • Live in a damp or nonfreezing climate.
  • Smoke.
  • Wear tight-fitting shoes, gloves or mittens or clothing in cold, damp weather.

Babies can get chilblains if they are not dressed in appropriate clothing (including face covering) in damp or cold weather.

Your risk of getting chilblains also increases if you have:

  • Bone marrow disorders, such as chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML).
  • Lupus erythematosus.
  • Raynaud’s phenomenon.
  • Peripheral arterial disease (PAD).

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