Peripheral Vascular Disease

How to prevent chilblains?

The best way to treat chilblains is to not get them in the first place, ie prevention. There are several strategies to do this. The first is obvious: do not let your feet get cold. Wear sufficiently warm thick woolen socks and closed in shoes to...

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How to treat chilblains on the toes?

Chilblains are an abnormal reaction of the small blood vessels in the skin to changes in temperature. The abnormal reaction results in a painful reddish itchy patch that then turns a darkish blue colour as waste products build up. The best treatment...

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What are chilblains?

Chilblains are an abnormal reaction of the small blood vessels in the skin to changes in temperature. The abnormal reaction results in a painful reddish itchy patch that then turns a darkish blue colour as waste products build up. Normally when the...

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What is a circulation booster?

The circulation boosters, of which the most well known brand is Revitive, are a range of devices that are claimed to improve the circulation. The marketing of these products is mostly via testimonials and celebrity endorsements. There is very little...

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