Health Check: what causes chilblains and how can I prevent them?
- Written by Michelle Rodrigues, Consultant Dermatologist, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
Red, itchy and dry spots on your fingers and toes are caused by cold, but should resolve on their own. from www.shutterstock.com
While some of us love the winter chill, this winter others will notice itchy or tender red lumps on their fingers and toes.
These small bumps are called chilblains (also known as pernio) and they occur with exposure to...
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