Home Remedies for Chilblains

Home Remedies for Chilblains









Chilblains or perniosis is a skin disorder that occurs in winter, causing red patches, itching, swelling and blisters on the fingers, toes, nose, and ears. It is often mistaken for frostbite because it occurs when an individual is exposed to cold weather conditions. Chilblains usually get better without treatment within 1-3 weeks, or as warm weather sets in, but it may also recur seasonally. Home remedies for chilblains can reduce annoying symptoms until it gets better with the weather.

10 Home Remedies to Relieve Chilblains

Remedy	Instruction
Cayenne Powder	Spread some cayenne powder over the swollen areas to enhance blood flow. However, do not apply cayenne powder if skin has ruptured. Cracked or open skin swellings may be treated with calendula ointment.
Turnip	Turnip is known to cure chilblains completely. Just soak affected areas for a few minutes in two liters of boiled water with finely chopped turnips. You can also rub freshly chopped turnips to the affected skin to heal the swelling.
Horseradish Root	These roots can be tied to the affected areas and left on for a few hours to heal the chilblains completely.
Onion Juice	Make some onion juice by crushing some onions and pressing it against a sieve. Apply the extracted juice to the affected skin.
Lemon Juice	Extract the juice of one-half lemon and rub this on affected fingers or toes.
Celery	Cook some celery stalks in half a liter of water for about half an hour. Soak affected areas in this infusion twice or thrice a day for best results.
Egg White Mixture	Combine equal amounts of egg white, flour, and honey and add some glycerin to the mixture. Apply as an ointment to affected parts.
Potato	Sprinkle some salt on a slice of potato and rub this on affected skin.
Black Peppercorn	Fry 50 g black peppercorn in 50 ml sesame oil. Use this to massage over affected areas.
Herb Oils	Peppermint, eucalyptus, and rosemary oils may be used to massage swollen parts. However, you must avoid applying these over abrasions.

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