CHILBLAINS & HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT

CHILBLAIN

Chilblains are small, itchy swellings on the skin that occur as a reaction to cold temperatures.

They usually go away over 7-14 days

Chilblains are uncomfortable but can be prevented. 

They usually develop several hours after exposure to the cold, and it is possible to get several at the same time.

chilblains are a tissue inflammation that arises due to exposure to severe cold and humidity. This leaves the capillary beds in the skin affected, causing itching, red patches, swelling and formation of blisters on extremities, primarily the toes, fingers, nose and ears.

SYMPTOMS OF CHILLBLAIN

• Chilblains are very itchy. A burning sensation is also typical.
• They are usually red at first but may become purple.
• Pain and tenderness over the chilblains often develop.
• In some cases the skin over a chilblain may blister which may delay healing.
• Occasionally, the skin breaks down to leave a small ulcer which is prone to infection
• Some people have chilblains every winter that last for up to five months. These can cause persistent sores that may lead to scarring.

AFFECTED  AREA

They affect the body's extremities, such as the toes, fingers, heels, ears and nose.

CAUSES OF CHILLBLAINS

Chilblains are an abnormal reaction to the cold. When the skin is cold, blood vessels near its surface get narrower. If the skin is then exposed to heat, the blood vessels become wider. If this happens too quickly, blood can leak into the surrounding tissue. This is thought to be the reason for the swelling and itchiness associated with chilblains.

AGE GROUP

Chilblains can occur at any age, but are more common in children and elderly people. The condition also affects women more than men. Certain people, such as people with poor circulation, are more susceptible to chilblains.

PREVENTION & HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT

PREVENTION

•   Keep  skin dry. Dress in layers of light clothing,  rather than bulky, heavy clothes.
•   Light cotton socks topped by wool or synthetic socks will help keep your feet warm.
•   Wear a hot or earmuffs to cover your ears.  body loses the greatest amount of heat through the scalp. Ears are
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•     especially prone to chilblains and frostbite.
•   Protect hands with mittens rather than gloves so that fingers can warm each other.
•   Avoid smoking and drinking. Smoking decreases your blood circulation, and alcohol increases the rate at which
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•       the body cools.

SOME HOMOEOPATHIC  MEDICINE FOR CHILBLAIN

The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach.

Homeopathy for chilblains can help this increasingly common condition without harmful side effects of traditional medicines.

several remedies are available to treat chilblins that can be selected on the basis of cause, sensations and modalities of the complaints

·         AGARICUS

·        ARSENICUM ALBUM

·        APIS MEL

·        PULSATILLA

·        CANTHARIS

·        CAPSICUM

·        SULP

·        CALCAREA

·        FEERUM PHOUS

·        ZINC

·        HEP. SULPH

·        RHUS TOX

·        CARBO. ANIMALIS

·        SILICEA

·        BORAX

·        PETROLIUM

·        NITRIC ACID

·        ABROT

·        CALENDULLA

·        etc