Mostly chilblains occurs in the cold. However, some of you mentioned that you do not have poor circulation or are not cold. Chilblains can also be caused from dietary issues, hormonal changes, damp living conditions, anemia, connective tissue disorders, and bone marrow disorders instead of the common vasoconstriction of vessels in the cold temperatures.
I have suffered with chilblains for the last three years - not anymore! I was inspired to rub on rescue cream and hey presto! the soreness began to go after a few hours and after one week the sore area "hardened" and gave no more pain. Try it.
Hi - I have found all of the input above very helpful. I have certainly gained more insight here than from my Doctors. My conclusion, especially after seeing the photograph, is Chilblains. I am approaching 70 but this has only started in the last three years. As most cases noted earlier, it is a winter time problem. My Doctor first said that the blisters were from being frozen. He later blamed my poor shoe support and said my nervers were being pinched. Next came orthotics. They feel comfortable to wear but my three inner toes (primarily) still develope terribly sensitive blisters. The blisters eventually develope a blood red hard scab before dropping off. The location is not always consistent. Currently my left foot is pretty good but my right thee inner toes are inflamed. The middle toe especially and even touching the bed sheet makes me jump. In despiration last night, I soaked them in warm water with some relief. I thought about Epson Salts, which was a great cure-all of my Mothers for any foot problems but I just went with the warm water, I think Chris is right on with his earlier suggestion and I am trying the Epsonh Salts next.
It is just remarkable to me how Doctors and professionals can be so divergent in their diagonosis for this type of problem. It is easy to see how much money can be spent on all types of ointments, creams, orthotics, smart wool socks (also prescribed by my Doctor), etc. without too much relief in most cases. My wife suggested I try on line and was truly surprised. Not only do I believe I have pinpointed my own problem but have the benefit of all of the first hand experiences of all of you good people that have taken the time to make your efforts available on line. Thanks to all.
It is just remarkable to me how Doctors and professionals can be so divergent in their diagonosis for this type of problem. It is easy to see how much money can be spent on all types of ointments, creams, orthotics, smart wool socks (also prescribed by my Doctor), etc. without too much relief in most cases. My wife suggested I try on line and was truly surprised. Not only do I believe I have pinpointed my own problem but have the benefit of all of the first hand experiences of all of you good people that have taken the time to make your efforts available on line. Thanks to all.
I am diagnosed with raynauds phenomenon and I get these quite often, especially in the colder months or any time I let my feet get too cold. (I used to be a swimmer, so that last part was an issue.)
Over the past 2 years I have developed the same thing you all have described. It starts out as a red bump (no pain or puffiness) then it seems to grow and expand with multiple bumps until a single red, sore, swollen area develops. It seems that once the painfulness subsides...it starts to slowly go away, but that area turns blueish/purple...and sometimes on my 3rd left toe...it remains purple.
I was diagosed with Raynaud's disease a year ago (suuuper cold finger tips and toes, which turns them white or red). I've been tested for Lupus (grandma died from it) 3 times now and all ANA tests come back negative (GREAT!).
My Rheumatologist said that these Chilblains will continually occur if I allow my toes to get cold and then warm them up too fast. She said that even the temperature difference getting into and out of the shower is so drastic that could make them develop.
I now immediately put slippers on when I get out of bed and put slippers on immediately upon stepping out of the shower. It really does help. Unfortunately, I got lazy and thought "hmm...well, I haven't had any for the past 5 months...maybe they're gone for good...?" so I stopped using the slippers and within a week ... all of my left toes and now the right toes are getting Chilblains.
Keep the toesies warm and you'll be amazed at how infrequently you'll get the Chilblains. There's no drug cure ... your only saving grace is to keep your feet as warm as possible and don't wear tight shoes. I should buy stock in Smartwool socks! haha!
Good luck!!
I was diagosed with Raynaud's disease a year ago (suuuper cold finger tips and toes, which turns them white or red). I've been tested for Lupus (grandma died from it) 3 times now and all ANA tests come back negative (GREAT!).
My Rheumatologist said that these Chilblains will continually occur if I allow my toes to get cold and then warm them up too fast. She said that even the temperature difference getting into and out of the shower is so drastic that could make them develop.
I now immediately put slippers on when I get out of bed and put slippers on immediately upon stepping out of the shower. It really does help. Unfortunately, I got lazy and thought "hmm...well, I haven't had any for the past 5 months...maybe they're gone for good...?" so I stopped using the slippers and within a week ... all of my left toes and now the right toes are getting Chilblains.
Keep the toesies warm and you'll be amazed at how infrequently you'll get the Chilblains. There's no drug cure ... your only saving grace is to keep your feet as warm as possible and don't wear tight shoes. I should buy stock in Smartwool socks! haha!
Good luck!!
Thank you so much for this info and website! I had no idea what I had!!
I had the exact same symptoms as some of these people had... red spots on toes that seemed to occur due to rubbing of footwear but didnt disappear when i wore lose footwear. It seemed to be getting worse and spreading to different toes. Went to doctor and was admitted to hospital where i stayed for two week with numerous tests to see if i had problems with my veins or heart as i had little blood flow to my feet and toes and was always cold.I was taken of my contraceptive pill just incase yet they never found out what was wrong and i discharged myself and they went away a few weeks later.
I have been having the same thing. I find putting triple antibiotic ointment and elevating my feet above my heart helps. I have been diagnosed w/Raynaud's phenomenon and venous stasis, so I think the red spots are related to one of these. I have an appointment with my family doctor this week and am going to ask him about them.
It is called "Athlete's foot fungus." Buy some Athlete's foot creme, wash your feet in hot water, dry them thoroughly, cover the affected area with cream and put on dry sweat socks and keep your feet dry. Continue for 1 week or as long as necessary and these spots will go away. There is no such thing as Chablains, or what ever it is you are calling it, just a fungus from wet feet, socks and shoes. Maybe a spider crawled into your shoe and bit you, but it will guaranteed go away with some of that cream.
I have the same problems but I know it's not Athlete's foot and as I also get it on the back on my heel and it is not under my nails, I was told it is not a fungus either. Every single toe on both feet are affected, they start off as small red bumps that get so itchy I can not control it. As soon as I scratch, even if I barely do that, they instantly turn into bigger blisters and the ones that itch the most turn into purple type blisters. This has been ongoing for years but always comes and goes. My doctor did prescribe a steroid cream a few years back which worked but only temporary. Right now it is the worst I have ever had and it seems like my doctor doesn't have a clue. He has said it's not a big deal and not to scratch and to stop wearing leather shoes that are dyed as the dye in the leather can cause an allergic reaction. From these articles it looks like most of the people have this problem in the winter but it is very minimal for me to get this during the wintertime, it is usually worst during spring - summer months.... I have tried consistantly Epson Salts, Silver Water, straight peroxide from the health food store and diluted it with water (I didn't dilute it enough the last time so have actually burnt 2 toes now as I was trying different methods on specific toes to see what might work), also cortisone creams, the those steroid creams but nothing is a fix. Last night it has now spread on the top of my foot and the itch and pain are almost unbearable. I try to sleep with socks and tape / bandage them up but they hurt and are so itchy that I wind up tearing those off and am up most nights. I have most recently been told that this may be stress related and possibly a type of ecema but I don't know what cures there may be. This is embarrasing, it hurts to walk, and I will try anything to fix it! I have been told to try soaking them in vinegar and maybe even tea tree oil so those will be what I try next. It's a waste of time to go to the doctor but I really need some way to stop this from happening. Are there any other remedies out there?
I have had the exact same symptoms for 5 yrs. No one has been able to help me. Starts in october and usually gets better in the summer. When I sit down they turn red and purple at night time after bath they are very itchy and varied uncomfortable I've been struggling with this for 5 years and looking for an answer please let me know what you have time
Chilblains. google that
I don't have a answer but i had started with one foot one bump it went away then left scar then it came back , now I noticed I have a bump on almost every toe I have scars on both feet and dermothigyst said I have eczema, but I'm concerned caus I'm prediabetic. and I forgot the bumps are very painful I can't even wear shoes.
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Could be chilblains
It sounds like Raynauds Syndrome It is a circulator issue taking an aspirin a day helps but the best things is to keep your feet arm during winter. For years I kept treating for athletes foot, which it wasn't. I get it every winter and if I get out of the cold temperatures in the winter even for a week to Florida it goes away but comes back if it's still cold at home.