Why Do I Get Chillblains?

Chillblains are usually the result of poor circulation, particularly after exposure to the cold.  They are swellings which appear on the toes or fingers and are reddish blue in colour.  They are also intensely itchy!
Chillblains usually occur when the blood vessels in the fingers or toes shrink so much that the skin's blood and oxygen supply is restricted.  
The only effective cure for chillblains is not to get them in the first place.  This means that you should keep your fingers and feet warm at all times, particularly if you have very poor circulation.
Make sure that you wear socks and gloves and if you do feel your feet getting cold try to rub them so they get warm again.  You should also take regular exercise to stimulate the blood flow through your body.
If you are unlucky enough to get chillblains, do not scratch them, as this only makes them worse !